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Top 10 housing markets in 2022 based on cost of living
Explore more affordable places to build equity as a homeowner.
6 min read May 16, 2022 -
Today’s refi rates slide – May 16, 2022
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 5.35 percent, down 16 basis points since the same time last week. The average rate for a 15-year fixed refi is 4.75 percent, down 1 basis points since the same [...]
5 min read May 16, 2022 -
Mortgage and refinance rates today, May 16th, 2022 | Most rates fall
Rates on mortgage loans stay close to historic lows: the average rate you’ll pay for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 5.39, the average rate you’ll pay for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 4.72 percent, and [...]
5 min read May 16, 2022 -
Real estate boom hurts housing affordability: The 5 most and least affordable metro areas
With steep home prices, California metro areas are the nation’s least affordable.
3 min read Feb 21, 2022 -
Calendar: What’s driving mortgage rates the week of May 16-20, 2022?
A widely watched housing report comes out Thursday.
1 min read May 16, 2022 -
Mortgage and real estate news this week: Utility bills rise, and refinancing must-knows
Top consumer mortgage news of the week
1 min read May 14, 2022 -
Mortgage rate deals for week ending May 14, 2022: Top offers from lenders
Mortgage fell off slightly this week, but it’s still a good idea to shop around for the best deal.
1 min read May 14, 2022 -
Today’s mortgage refinance rates rise : May 13, 2022
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 5.53 percent, up 13 basis points from a week ago. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 4.83 percent, up 9 basis points over the last seven [...]
5 min read May 13, 2022 -
Today’s national mortgage & refinance rates, May 13th, 2022: Rates rise
It is currently a great time to take out a mortgage or refinance your current loan: the average rate you’ll pay for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 5.57, the average rate you’ll pay for a 15-year fixed [...]
5 min read May 13, 2022 -
Today’s refi rates move higher – May 12, 2022
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 5.53 percent, up 8 basis points compared with a week ago. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 4.83 percent, up 8 basis points over the last seven days. [...]
5 min read May 12, 2022