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Today’s refinance rates rise | June 21, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.23 percent, up 8 basis points since the same time last week. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.49 percent, up 9 basis points over the [...]
4 min read Jun 21, 2021
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Today’s Best Mortgage and Refinance Rates, June 21, 2021 – Majority of rates rise
Rates stay close to historic lows: the average rate for the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.17, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.43 percent, and the average 5/1 ARM rate is 3.20 perc [...]
3 min read Jun 21, 2021
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What’s driving mortgage rates the week of June 21-25, 2021
Mortgage rates are hard to predict, but the market will watch these reports.
1 min read Jun 21, 2021
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How mortgage companies use your data
Companies are increasingly scraping your personal data to get you the most relevant mortgage offers.
4 min read Jun 21, 2021
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Need a bigger mortgage? These 8 strategies can help
As home values rise to record highs, learn how to boost your borrowing power.
4 min read Jun 21, 2021
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Mortgage rate deals for week ending June 19, 2021: Top offers from lenders
Shopping around can help you score a better deal. Here’s how.
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Mortgage and real estate news this week: The sell/buy dilemma and the end of eviction protections
Is it worth it to consolidate your student loans with your mortgage?
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Today’s refi rates tick higher – June 18, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.23 percent, up 8 basis points since the same time last week. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.49 percent, up 8 basis points over the [...]
5 min read Jun 18, 2021
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Today’s Mortgage and Refinance Rates, June 18th, 2021 | Majority of rates rise
Now is a favorable time to take out a mortgage or refinance your current loan: the average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate is 3.17, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.43 percent, and the average [...]
3 min read Jun 18, 2021
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9 charts that illustrate America’s widening racial wealth gap
The economic divide between Black and White America is getting wider.
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