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Ready to buy a house? With rates near historic lows, this may be a great time to take the plunge.
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Assistance for new buyers can make homeownership more affordable and accessible.
These days, homebuyers have fewer home loan options. We explain what they are and how they work.
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The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.25 percent, down 9 basis points from a week ago. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 2.51 percent, down 10 basis points over the last seven days. The [...]
If you can’t pay your mortgage, you may be able to have it modified. Here’s what to look for.
Low rates are one reason to refinance, but not the only reason.
“This is amazing, incredible,” says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “List price is just a beginning.’”
If you have bad credit, you need to find ways to compensate for the additional risk.
It is currently a great time to take out a mortgage loan: the average rate you’ll pay for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.21, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.48 percent, and the average rate [...]
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.30 percent, down 4 basis points from a week ago. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.56 percent, down 7 basis points over the last seven [...]
Freddie Mac reports that 30-year mortgage rates fell by an average of 5 basis points this week.
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in North Carolina, help is available.