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Survey finds 74% of homeowners haven’t refinanced despite historically low mortgage rates
The findings offer some clues about why so many homeowners are leaving money on the table.
5 min read Oct 18, 2021
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Today’s refi rates dips | October 18, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.12 percent, down 1 basis point over the last week. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 2.40 percent, up 1 basis point over the last week. The average [...]
5 min read Oct 18, 2021
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Current national mortgage and refinance rates, October 18, 2021 – Most rates fall
Rates stay within reach of historic lows: the average rate you’ll pay for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.14, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.40 percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 adjustable [...]
3 min read Oct 18, 2021
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Calendar: What’s driving mortgage rates the week of Oct. 18-22, 2021?
Mortgage rates are notoriously hard to predict. But it’s a sure bet the market will watch this report.
1 min read Oct 18, 2021
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Fixed-rate mortgages: What they are and how they work
You’ll never be surprised by the mortgage charges in your monthly payment.
5 min read Oct 18, 2021
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Mortgage and real estate news this week: Exiting forbearance, all-cash workaround, rate alert
More ways to make an all-cash offer without the cash, and the end of forbearance for many.
1 min read Oct 16, 2021
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Mortgage rate deals for week ending Oct. 16, 2021: Top offers from lenders
Good credit? Mortgages with rates below 3 percent remain plentiful.
1 min read Oct 16, 2021
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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