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What is RESPA?
There’s a lot involved in RESPA, but three key areas matter for you.
4 min read Oct 21, 2021
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Today’s refi rates dips – October 21, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.16 percent, down 1 basis point over the last week. The average rate for a 15-year fixed refi is 2.44 percent, up 3 basis points from a week ago. The average [...]
5 min read Oct 21, 2021
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Today’s best mortgage and refinance rates, October 21, 2021 | Rates historically low
Rates on mortgage loans continue within reach of record lows: the average rate for the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.18, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.46 percent, and the average [...]
3 min read Oct 21, 2021
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What is home down payment?
A home down payment is the part of a home’s purchase price you pay upfront.
7 min read Oct 21, 2021
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Latest mortgage rates: Refinancing window is still open
If you haven’t refinanced your mortgage in the last year, now is the time.
2 min read Oct 20, 2021
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Current mortgage interest rates
See rates from our weekly national survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards.
6 min read Oct 20, 2021
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Today’s refinance rates drops – October 20, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.16 percent, down 1 basis point since the same time last week. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 2.44 percent, up 3 basis points over the last seven [...]
5 min read Oct 20, 2021
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Today’s mortgage and refinance rates, October 20, 2021: Rates remain low
Rates on mortgage loans continue within reach of record lows: the average rate you’ll pay for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.18, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.46 percent, and the [...]
3 min read Oct 20, 2021
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Mortgage escrow account pros and cons
You either pay your own property taxes and insurance or the bank does it for you.
5 min read Oct 20, 2021
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What are real estate closing costs and how much will you pay?
Closing costs can add up fast, but you may be able to avoid them.
5 min read Oct 20, 2021