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Today’s refinance rates slide | October 28, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.13 percent, down 3 basis points over the last seven days. The average rate for a 15-year fixed refi is 2.44 percent, unchanged from a week ago. The average [...]
5 min read Oct 28, 2021
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Today’s mortgage & refinance rates, October 28th, 2021 – Rates down
Mortgage interest rates stay close to historic lows: the average rate for the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.14, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.44 percent, and the average 5/1 ARM [...]
3 min read Oct 28, 2021
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What is title insurance?
Most mortgage lenders require homebuyers to purchase title insurance.
4 min read Oct 28, 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.
3 min read Oct 27, 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 27, 2021
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What to know before your HELOC draw period ends
There are a few things you should do if your HELOC draw period is ending.
5 min read Oct 27, 2021
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Home equity line of credit (HELOC) vs. home equity loan: How do they work?
Know the differences between these products before you borrow against your equity.
5 min read Oct 27, 2021
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Today’s mortgage refinance rates move higher – October 27, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.20 percent, up 4 basis points over the last seven days. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.46 percent, up 2 basis point over the last [...]
5 min read Oct 27, 2021
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Compare today’s mortgage and refinance rates, October 27, 2021: Majority of rates rise
Mortgage interest rates remain within reach of record lows: the average rate you’ll pay for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.20, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.47 percent, and the average [...]
2 min read Oct 27, 2021
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How big mortgage lenders hope to clear the appraisal logjam
The already-complicated menu of appraisal options is getting more complex.
4 min read Oct 27, 2021