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Mortgage lenders are competing more on rates — and that’s good news for borrowers
After raking in profits in 2020, some lenders have decided offer better deals to compete for business.
3 min read May 11, 2021
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30-year mortgage rates drop again, according to Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac reports the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage was 2.94 percent this week.
1 min read May 13, 2021
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Current National Mortgage & Refinance Rates, May 13, 2021 – Most rates fall
Rates continue close to historic lows: the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.05, the average rate for the benchmark 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.35 percent, and the average 5/1 ARM rate is [...]
3 min read May 13, 2021
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Today’s mortgage refinance rates dip | May 13, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.10 percent, down 2 basis points over the last week. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.39 percent, down 4 basis point over the last seven [...]
4 min read May 13, 2021
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A reminder that the refinance clock is ticking: Mortgage rates are rising again
Mortgage rates fell for five straight weeks. Now they’re rising.
2 min read May 13, 2021
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Best mortgage lenders in Florida in 2021
Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in Florida.
4 min read May 13, 2021
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Best mortgage lenders in Texas in 2021
Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in Texas.
4 min read May 13, 2021
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Current mortgage rates – mortgage interest rates today
See rates from our weekly national survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards.
5 min read May 12, 2021
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Mortgage rates: Did lower-rate trend hold this week?
Rates moved up a bit in Bankrate’s weekly survey, but they are still quite attractive.
3 min read May 12, 2021
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Jumbo mortgage rates hold steady even as other loans see increases
The average rate on a 30-year jumbo mortgage went nowhere, despite upward pressure in other segments of the mortgage market.
1 min read May 12, 2021