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Latest Articles
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Today’s refi rates trend higher | September 21, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.03 percent, up 4 basis points since the same time last week. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.31 percent, up 2 basis points since the [...]
5 min read Sep 21, 2021
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Today’s best mortgage and refinance rates, September 21st, 2021 – Rates rise
Rates on mortgage loans continue near historic lows: the average rate you’ll pay for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.05, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.34 percent, and the average 5/1 ARM [...]
3 min read Sep 21, 2021
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Black neighborhood home appraisal gap is real and persistent, Freddie Mac reports
Another mainstream institution lends credence to complaints about a racial gap.
2 min read Sep 21, 2021
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How much is a down payment on a house?
The down payment question may sound like a simple one, but it has many answers.
8 min read Sep 21, 2021
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Home equity loan or HELOC vs. cash-out mortgage refinance
Knowing the differences among equity loans will help you make the right choice.
8 min read Sep 20, 2021
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Best Los Angeles mortgage lenders in 2021
Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in Los Angeles.
4 min read Sep 20, 2021
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Today’s mortgage refinance rates drop : September 20, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 2.97 percent, down 2 basis points over the last seven days. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.27 percent, down 2 basis points over the [...]
5 min read Sep 20, 2021
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Today’s national mortgage & refinance rates, September 20th, 2021 – Most rates fall
Rates on mortgage loans remain within reach of historic lows: the average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate is 3.00, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.28 percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 [...]
3 min read Sep 20, 2021
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Economic Calendar: What’s driving mortgage rates the week of Sept. 20-24
Investors and lenders will scrutinize the latest Fed pronouncements.
1 min read Sep 20, 2021
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Mortgage lenders now can count rent payments as part of your credit picture
Close to homeownership but your credit isn’t quite there? A new rule helps renters qualify for mortgages.
4 min read Sep 20, 2021