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Current Mortgage Rates for February 24th, 2021 – Rates higher
Rates remain near historic lows: the average rate you’ll pay for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.13, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.49 percent percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 adjustable [...]
3 min read Feb 24, 2021
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Today’s refinance rates tick higher : February 24, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.16 percent, up 17 basis points over the last seven days. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 2.56 percent, up 13 basis points since the same time last [...]
5 min read Feb 24, 2021
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30-Year Interest Rates for February 24, 2021: Rates move higher
30-year fixed rate mortgages are a popular choice for many homebuyers because of their stable monthly principal and interest payment that allow homeowners to budget housing expenses over the long haul. [...]
2 min read Feb 24, 2021
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Mortgage rate deals for February 23, 2021: Top offers from lenders
Even the most generous mortgage deals are getting more expensive.
1 min read Feb 24, 2021
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2021 Virginia first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Virginia, help is available.
4 min read Feb 24, 2021
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Black homeownership rates have fallen in the last decade. Here’s how to reverse that trend.
Homeownership rates vary greatly by race. Here’s why and what can be done about it.
5 min read Feb 24, 2021
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Best VA mortgage lenders in 2021
Here is Bankrate’s guide to the best VA mortgage lenders.
6 min read Feb 24, 2021
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How do HELOC fixed-rate options work?
You can lock the rate on a portion of your credit line with this hybrid home loan.
6 min read Feb 23, 2021
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Current National Mortgage Rates, February 23rd, 2021 : Rates trend upward
Rates remain near historic lows: the average rate for the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.09, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.47 percent percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 adjustable [...]
3 min read Feb 23, 2021
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Today’s refinance rates rise | February 23, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.13 percent, up 21 basis points from a week ago. The average rate for a 15-year fixed refi is 2.52 percent, up 12 basis points from a week ago. The average [...]
4 min read Feb 23, 2021