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Mortgage and real estate news this week: Why some homeowners are avoiding refis, and mortgage rate update
A crash course in some homebuying basics for first-timers, and another update on mortgage rates.
1 min read Oct 23, 2021
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Today’s mortgage refinance rates eases – October 22, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.16 percent, down 1 basis point over the last seven days. The average rate for a 15-year fixed refi is 2.45 percent, up 4 basis points over the last week. The [...]
5 min read Oct 22, 2021
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Current mortgage and refinance rates for October 22, 2021 – Rates historically low
Rates on mortgage loans stay within reach of record lows: the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.18, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.46 percent, and the average 5/1 ARM rate [...]
3 min read Oct 22, 2021
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Conventional vs. FHA and VA loans: Find out which mortgage is right for you
There are three major mortgage types. Let’s compare and see which is best for you.
4 min read Oct 22, 2021
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What is RESPA?
There’s a lot involved in RESPA, but three key areas matter for you.
4 min read Oct 21, 2021
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Today’s refi rates dips – October 21, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.16 percent, down 1 basis point over the last week. The average rate for a 15-year fixed refi is 2.44 percent, up 3 basis points from a week ago. The average [...]
5 min read Oct 21, 2021
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Today’s best mortgage and refinance rates, October 21, 2021 | Rates historically low
Rates on mortgage loans continue within reach of record lows: the average rate for the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.18, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.46 percent, and the average [...]
3 min read Oct 21, 2021
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What is home down payment?
A home down payment is the part of a home’s purchase price you pay upfront.
7 min read Oct 21, 2021
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Latest mortgage rates: Refinancing window is still open
If you haven’t refinanced your mortgage in the last year, now is the time.
2 min read Oct 20, 2021
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Current mortgage interest rates
See rates from our weekly national survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards.
6 min read Oct 20, 2021