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What is the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) and why is it important?
The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), which has been in place for more than four decades, requires mortgage lenders to report information about their lending practices. Here, you’ll learn more about [...]
3 min read Jan 28, 2022 -
Today’s mortgage refinance rates rise – January 28, 2022
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.75 percent, up 10 basis points over the last seven days. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 3.15 percent, up 17 basis points over the last [...]
5 min read Jan 28, 2022 -
Current mortgage and refinance rates for January 28, 2022 | Rates rise
Rates stay near record lows: the average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate is 3.78, the average rate you’ll pay for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 3.18 percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage [...]
3 min read Jan 28, 2022 -
Mortgage surprise: Jumbo rates suddenly are much cheaper
Jumbo rates haven’t shot up like those for conforming mortgages.
2 min read Jan 28, 2022 -
Choosing between an ARM versus a fixed-rate mortgage
Here’s why that lower adjustable mortgage rate can be so tempting.
5 min read Jan 28, 2022 -
How to buy a house at auction
Every auction has its own unique procedures and varies according to local laws.
7 min read Jan 28, 2022 -
How to save for a house while renting
Saving up for a down payment is a challenge. That doesn’t mean you should despair.
5 min read Jan 28, 2022 -
Pros and cons of mortgage prequalification
Here’s one important step to take before you start a home search.
4 min read Jan 27, 2022 -
Today’s mortgage refinance rates increase : January 27, 2022
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.73 percent, up 15 basis points over the last seven days. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 3.05 percent, up 15 basis points from a week [...]
5 min read Jan 27, 2022 -
Today’s best mortgage and refinance rates, January 27, 2022 | Rates rise
Mortgage rates continue within reach of record lows: the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.73, the average rate you’ll pay for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 3.09 percent, and the average 5/1 [...]
3 min read Jan 27, 2022