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The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.16 percent, up 17 basis points over the last seven days. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 2.56 percent, up 13 basis points since the same time last [...]
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Rates remain near historic lows: the average rate for the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.09, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.47 percent percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 adjustable [...]
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.13 percent, up 21 basis points from a week ago. The average rate for a 15-year fixed refi is 2.52 percent, up 12 basis points from a week ago. The average [...]