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Current mortgage interest rates
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Today’s mortgage refinance rates ratchets higher | December 6, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.17 percent, up 2 basis points since the same time last week. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.49 percent, down 1 basis point over the [...]
5 min read Dec 06, 2021 -
Today’s best mortgage and refinance rates, December 6, 2021 | Most rates unchanged
Now is a favorable time to take out a mortgage: the average rate for the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.18, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.51 percent, and the average 5/1 ARM [...]
3 min read Dec 06, 2021 -
Calendar: What’s driving mortgage rates the week of Dec. 6-10, 2021
A closely watched inflation report is set for release this week.
2 min read Dec 06, 2021 -
Cash-out mortgage refis are back: Here’s why it’s not like last time
Thanking of using your home as an ATM? It can be a wise move — or a terrible one.
4 min read Dec 06, 2021 -
Mortgage and real estate news this week: New conforming loan limits and where rates are headed
A closer look at rate trends and the new FHFA loan limits.
1 min read Dec 04, 2021 -
Mortgage rate deals for week ending Dec. 4, 2021: Top offers from lenders
The refinancing window reopened a bit in the past week.
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Today’s refinance rates trend higher – December 3, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.20 percent, up 5 basis points over the last seven days. The average rate for a 15-year fixed refi is 2.51 percent, up 1 basis point over the last week. The [...]
5 min read Dec 03, 2021 -
Mortgage and refinance rates today, December 3, 2021 | Rates still low
It is currently a favorable time to take out a mortgage loan: the average rate you’ll pay for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.23, the average rate you’ll pay for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.52 percent, [...]
3 min read Dec 03, 2021 -
What is redlining? A look at the history of racism in American real estate
For many years it was official U.S. policy to shun investment in certain neighborhoods.
4 min read Dec 03, 2021