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Refi Rates Today, November 27, 2020 | Rate ticks higher
Refinance rates were mixed, but one key rate climbed. If you’re in the market for a mortgage, see how your payments might be affected.
4 min read Nov 27, 2020
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Mortgage Interest Rates Today, November 27, 2020 | Benchmark rate moves higher
Mortgage rates diverged today, but one key rate ticked up. See how that could affect your home loan payments.
3 min read Nov 27, 2020
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Today’s 30 Year Mortgage Rates, November 26, 2020 | Rates drop
Interested in getting a 30-year mortgage or refinance? 30-year mortgage rates dropped today, while 30-year refinance rates rose..
3 min read Nov 27, 2020
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Can lower rates make ARMs attractive again for mortgage borrowers?
With rates in a free fall, can ARM mortgages save you money down the road?
4 min read Nov 27, 2020
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Current Mortgage Refinance Rates, November 26, 2020 | Rate rises
Refinance rates were mixed, but one key rate climbed. If you haven’t locked a refi yet, see how your future mortgage payments could be affected.
5 min read Nov 26, 2020
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Today’s Mortgage Rates, November 26, 2020 | Rates lower
Multiple benchmark mortgage rates decreased today. If you’re shopping for a mortgage, see how your payments might be affected.
5 min read Nov 26, 2020
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30-Year Interest Rates for November 25, 2020 | Rates move down
Interested in getting a 30-year mortgage or refinance? 30-year mortgage rates dropped today, while 30-year refinance rates rose.. See how that could affect your home loan payments.
4 min read Nov 26, 2020
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30-year mortgage rate holds at record low, says Freddie Mac
The average rate remained at 2.72 percent, matching last week’s low.
1 min read Nov 25, 2020
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Current Refinance Rates, November 25, 2020 | Rate trends higher
Refinance rates were mixed, but one key rate climbed. See what that means for your refinance.
4 min read Nov 25, 2020
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Mortgage Interest Rates Today, November 25, 2020 | Rates slide
Several closely watched mortgage rates trended down today. If you’re shopping for a home loan, see how that could affect you.
5 min read Nov 25, 2020