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Today’s mortgage refinance rates tick lower : December 8, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.16 percent, down 4 basis points over the last week. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 2.49 percent, down 2 basis points over the last week. The average [...]
5 min read Dec 08, 2021 -
Compare today’s mortgage and refinance rates, December 8th, 2021 – Most rates fall
Mortgage interest rates stay near record lows: the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.17, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.50 percent, and the average 5/1 ARM rate is 2.74 [...]
3 min read Dec 08, 2021 -
Today’s refi rates slide – December 7, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.16 percent, down 4 basis points from a week ago. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 2.49 percent, down 2 basis points over the last week. The average [...]
5 min read Dec 07, 2021 -
Current national mortgage and refinance rates, December 7th, 2021 | Most rates fall
Rates on mortgage loans persist within reach of historic lows: the average rate for the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.18, the average rate you’ll pay for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.51 percent, [...]
3 min read Dec 07, 2021 -
What is a bridge loan and how do they work?
Bridge loans can help borrowers move from one home to the next, but know the potential downsides.
5 min read Dec 06, 2021 -
Today’s mortgage refinance rates ratchets higher | December 6, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.17 percent, up 2 basis points since the same time last week. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.49 percent, down 1 basis point over the [...]
5 min read Dec 06, 2021 -
Today’s best mortgage and refinance rates, December 6, 2021 | Most rates unchanged
Now is a favorable time to take out a mortgage: the average rate for the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.18, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.51 percent, and the average 5/1 ARM [...]
3 min read Dec 06, 2021 -
Calendar: What’s driving mortgage rates the week of Dec. 6-10, 2021
A closely watched inflation report is set for release this week.
2 min read Dec 06, 2021 -
Cash-out mortgage refis are back: Here’s why it’s not like last time
Thanking of using your home as an ATM? It can be a wise move — or a terrible one.
4 min read Dec 06, 2021 -
Mortgage and real estate news this week: New conforming loan limits and where rates are headed
A closer look at rate trends and the new FHFA loan limits.
1 min read Dec 04, 2021