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Mortgage rate forecast for December 2021: Higher rates likely, with a COVID wildcard
Santa’s bag likely includes higher mortgage rates.
5 min read Dec 01, 2021 -
Best mortgage lenders in December 2021
Here is Bankrate’s guide to some of the best mortgage lenders.
7 min read Dec 01, 2021 -
As home prices soar, FHFA conforming loan limits to rise record 18% for 2022
The housing market is on fire, and jumbo loan limits are flirting with $1 million.
1 min read Nov 30, 2021 -
Mortgage rate alert: New coronavirus variant pushes mortgage rates back down
How the latest pandemic headlines might affect your borrowing costs.
2 min read Nov 30, 2021 -
Today’s mortgage refinance rates tick higher : November 30, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.20 percent, up 6 basis points since the same time last week. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 2.51 percent, up 2 basis points over the last seven [...]
5 min read Nov 30, 2021 -
Current mortgage and refinance rates for November 30th, 2021 – Majority of rates rise
Now is a great time to take out a mortgage: the average rate you’ll pay for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.23, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.54 percent, and the average 5/1 ARM rate is [...]
3 min read Nov 30, 2021 -
Today’s refi rates slide – November 29, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.15 percent, down 2 basis points compared with a week ago. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 2.50 percent, up 2 basis point over the last seven days. [...]
5 min read Nov 29, 2021 -
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates, November 29, 2021 | Rates historically low
It is currently a favorable time to take out a mortgage: the average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate is 3.18, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.52 percent, and the average 5/1 ARM rate is 2.74 [...]
3 min read Nov 29, 2021 -
Economic calendar: What’s driving mortgage rates the week of Nov. 29-Dec. 3
Mortgage rates are notoriously unpredictable, but housing economists expect them to edge up in the coming months. Two items are on this week’s economic calendar could shape the future of mortgage rates. [...]
1 min read Nov 29, 2021 -
How homebuyers can battle bias against FHA, VA loans
It’s a tough market for all buyers, but especially for those with FHA and VA loans. Here’s how to compete.
4 min read Nov 29, 2021