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Mortgage and real estate news this week: First-time homebuyer tips, making a down payment
Top consumer mortgage news of the week
1 min read May 28, 2022 -
Mortgage rate deals for week ending May 28, 2022: Top offers from lenders
Mortgage dropped again a little this week, but it’s still a good idea to shop around for the best deal.
2 min read May 28, 2022 -
Today’s refinance rates retreat : May 27, 2022
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 5.22 percent, down 11 basis points from a week ago. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 4.53 percent, down 15 basis points from a week ago. The average [...]
5 min read May 27, 2022 -
Today’s mortgage & refinance rates, May 27, 2022 | Most rates fall
Mortgage interest rates continue within reach of record lows: the average rate for the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage is 5.29, the average rate for the benchmark 15-year fixed mortgage is 4.60 percent, [...]
4 min read May 27, 2022 -
10 first-time homebuyer tips
These steps will help rookies streamline the process and avoid unpleasant surprises.
7 min read May 26, 2022 -
Today’s mortgage refinance rates drop – May 26, 2022
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 5.26 percent, down 20 basis points over the last week. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 4.57 percent, down 19 basis points since the same time last [...]
5 min read May 26, 2022 -
Today’s national mortgage & refinance rates, May 26, 2022: Most rates fall
Mortgage rates remain near historic lows: the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 5.28, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 4.60 percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage [...]
4 min read May 26, 2022 -
6 first-time homebuyer grants
There’s one key that separates first-time homebuyer grants from other forms of help.
5 min read May 26, 2022 -
How to save for a down payment
Saving the big chunk of cash you’ll need upfront can be tough. These tactics help.
6 min read May 25, 2022 -
Latest mortgage news: Rates retreat amid recession fears
Inflation is pushing mortgage rates higher, although they paused this week.
3 min read May 25, 2022