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Today’s refi rates move higher – October 15, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.17 percent, up 4 basis points over the last seven days. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 2.41 percent, up 2 basis points since the same time last [...]
5 min read Oct 15, 2021
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Today’s mortgage & refinance rates, October 15, 2021 | Rates rise
It is currently a favorable time to get a mortgage: the average rate for the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.20, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.43 percent, and the average rate [...]
3 min read Oct 15, 2021
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Latest mortgage rates: Refinancing clock is ticking as rates rise
If you haven’t refinanced your mortgage in the last year, now is the time.
3 min read Oct 13, 2021
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Today’s mortgage refinance rates trend higher : October 14, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.17 percent, up 5 basis points over the last week. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 2.41 percent, up 3 basis points from a week ago. The average rate [...]
5 min read Oct 14, 2021
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Today’s mortgage & refinance rates, October 14th, 2021: Rates rise
Rates persist near record lows: the average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate is 3.20, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.43 percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 ARM is 2.80 percent.
3 min read Oct 14, 2021
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For frustrated homebuyers, all-cash bids programs expand as workaround
Need a rich uncle? Cash-offer programs fill the bill.
3 min read Oct 14, 2021
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Current mortgage interest rates
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How long should I keep mortgage documents?
How long should you keep mortgage documents, and do you need to keep all of them?
4 min read Oct 13, 2021
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Fannie Mae vs. Freddie Mac: What’s the difference?
You’re likely to come across Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac as you explore mortgage options.
2 min read Oct 13, 2021
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Today’s refi rates rise | October 13, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.17 percent, up 9 basis points compared with a week ago. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 2.41 percent, up 5 basis points since the same time last [...]
5 min read Oct 13, 2021