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What is redlining? A look at the history of racism in American real estate
For many years it was official U.S. policy to shun investment in certain neighborhoods.
4 min read Dec 03, 2021 -
Today’s refi rates move up | December 2, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.20 percent, up 5 basis points since the same time last week. The average rate for a 15-year fixed refi is 2.51 percent, up 1 basis points over the last seven [...]
5 min read Dec 02, 2021 -
Today’s national mortgage & refinance rates, December 2nd, 2021: Majority of rates rise
Rates on mortgage loans persist within reach of historic lows: the average rate you’ll pay for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.22, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.54 percent, and the average [...]
3 min read Dec 02, 2021 -
Latest mortgage news: Virus news pushes rates down this week
If you haven’t refinanced your mortgage in the last year, now is the time.
3 min read Dec 01, 2021 -
Today’s refi rates ratchet higher : December 1, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.20 percent, up 6 basis points since the same time last week. The average rate for a 15-year fixed refi is 2.51 percent, up 2 basis points from a week ago. [...]
5 min read Dec 01, 2021 -
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates, December 1, 2021 | Majority of rates rise
Mortgage interest rates continue near record lows: the average rate you’ll pay for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.23, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.54 percent, and the average 5/1 ARM rate [...]
3 min read Dec 01, 2021 -
Mortgage rate forecast for December 2021: Higher rates likely, with a COVID wildcard
Santa’s bag likely includes higher mortgage rates.
5 min read Dec 01, 2021 -
Best mortgage lenders in December 2021
Here is Bankrate’s guide to some of the best mortgage lenders.
7 min read Dec 01, 2021 -
As home prices soar, FHFA conforming loan limits to rise record 18% for 2022
The housing market is on fire, and jumbo loan limits are flirting with $1 million.
1 min read Nov 30, 2021 -
Mortgage rate alert: New coronavirus variant pushes mortgage rates back down
How the latest pandemic headlines might affect your borrowing costs.
2 min read Nov 30, 2021