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What are real estate closing costs and how much will you pay?
Closing costs can add up fast, but you may be able to avoid them.
5 min read Oct 20, 2021
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How to buy a house with a low income
Yes, you can buy a house with a low income.
6 min read Oct 19, 2021
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Today’s refinance rates drops : October 19, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.16 percent, down 1 basis point over the last seven days. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.44 percent, up 3 basis point from a week [...]
5 min read Oct 19, 2021
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Mortgage and refinance rates today, October 19th, 2021 | Rates remain low
Rates on mortgage loans persist within reach of record lows: the average rate for the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.17, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.44 percent, and the average [...]
3 min read Oct 19, 2021
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10 first-time homebuyer loans and programs
Assistance for new buyers can make homeownership more affordable and accessible.
10 min read Oct 19, 2021
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Answers to top mortgage rate-lock questions
What’s a rate lock and how much does it cost? We answer these and other questions.
6 min read Oct 19, 2021
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Survey finds 74% of homeowners haven’t refinanced despite historically low mortgage rates
The findings offer some clues about why so many homeowners are leaving money on the table.
5 min read Oct 18, 2021
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Today’s refi rates dips | October 18, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.12 percent, down 1 basis point over the last week. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 2.40 percent, up 1 basis point over the last week. The average [...]
5 min read Oct 18, 2021
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Current national mortgage and refinance rates, October 18, 2021 – Most rates fall
Rates stay within reach of historic lows: the average rate you’ll pay for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.14, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.40 percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 adjustable [...]
3 min read Oct 18, 2021