Mortgage Basics
5 types of mortgages
These days, homebuyers have fewer home loan options. We explain what they are and how they work.
How to get the best mortgage rate
Ready to buy a house? With rates near historic lows, this may be a great time to take the plunge.
6 questions homebuyers should ask
Grooming your credit score and researching the housing market are on your to-do list.
First-time homebuyer loans
Assistance for new buyers can make homeownership more affordable and accessible.
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Best mortgage lenders in August 2021
There are many mortgage lenders out there, from banks and non-banks to credit unions and more. Some are based completely online, with the application process digitally managed, while many have an online [...]
4 min read Aug 01, 2021
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Mortgage rate deals for week ending July 31, 2021: Top offers from lenders
Good credit? Mortgages with rates below 3 percent are plentiful.
1 min read Jul 31, 2021
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Mortgage and real estate news this week: Homeowners are refinancing again, rates stay low and more
Should you refi again so soon? Here’s the best advice.
1 min read Jul 31, 2021
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Today’s mortgage refinance rates ticks higher | July 30, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.00 percent, up 1 basis point over the last week. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 2.29 percent, down 1 basis point over the last week. The average [...]
4 min read Jul 30, 2021
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Mortgage and Refinance Rates Today, July 30, 2021 | Most rates fall
Now is a great time to get a mortgage: the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.01, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.30 percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 adjustable rate [...]
2 min read Jul 30, 2021
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Today’s mortgage refinance rates rises – July 29, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.00 percent, up 4 basis points over the last week. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 2.29 percent, down 3 basis points over the last week. The average [...]
5 min read Jul 29, 2021
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Today’s mortgage and refinance rates, July 29th, 2021 – Rates still low
It is currently a favorable time to take out a mortgage or refinance your current loan: the average rate you’ll pay for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.02, the average rate for the benchmark 15-year fixed [...]
3 min read Jul 29, 2021
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Should you refinance your mortgage yet again? Here’s how to decide
You might be surprised how often can you refi your mortgage profitably.
5 min read Jul 29, 2021
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Key 30-year mortgage rate stays low, refinancing window still open
The key 30-year rate held steady in Bankrate’s survey. If you haven’t refinanced, now is the time.
3 min read Jul 28, 2021
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Current mortgage rates – mortgage interest rates today
See rates from our weekly national survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards.
6 min read Jul 28, 2021