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5 mortgage loans for homebuyers
These days, homebuyers have fewer home loan options. We explain what they are and how they work.
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Today’s refi rates mixed – March 8, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.32 percent, unchanged compared with a week ago. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.56 percent, down 5 basis points from a week ago. The [...]
4 min read Mar 08, 2021
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Best online mortgage lenders in 2021
With an online mortgage, all or many of the steps in the lending process can be completed electronically.
4 min read Mar 08, 2021
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This index shows where you should buy a home, and where you’re better off renting
Chicago and New York City homes flash buy signs, Dallas sends warning signals, index says.
2 min read Mar 08, 2021
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Mortgage rates are in refinance sweet spot, but for how long?
After dropping for months, rates suddenly snapped upward, creating an unusual drama.
3 min read Mar 08, 2021
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2021 Maine first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Maine, help is available.
4 min read Mar 08, 2021
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2021 Utah first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Utah, help is available.
4 min read Mar 08, 2021
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Mortgage and real estate news this week: Hot housing market, environmental justice, sales commissions
With the spring homebuying season nearly here, a look at the latest mortgage and real estate news.
1 min read Mar 06, 2021
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Mortgage rate deals for week ending March 6, 2021: Top offers from lenders
The best offers on Bankrate.com got a bit more generous in recent days.
1 min read Mar 06, 2021
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Current Mortgage Rates for March 5th, 2021 : Rates trend higher
It is currently a favorable time to take out a mortgage: the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.21, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.50 percent, and the average rate on a [...]
3 min read Mar 05, 2021