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Today’s refi rates trend higher | October 25, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.16 percent, up 4 basis points since the same time last week. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.45 percent, up 5 basis points from a [...]
5 min read Oct 25, 2021
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Mortgage and refinance rates today, October 25, 2021 | Majority of rates rise
Rates on mortgage loans stay close to record lows: the average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate is 3.19, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.46 percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 adjustable rate [...]
3 min read Oct 25, 2021
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5 key steps in the mortgage underwriting process
Know what to expect from start to finish when lenders qualify you for a home loan.
8 min read Oct 25, 2021
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Why you should lock in a mortgage rate ahead of the next Fed meeting
The Federal Reserve may not directly set mortgage rates, but a likely outcome of its next meeting is more-expensive loans.
2 min read Oct 25, 2021
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LGBTQ community: Know your rights as a homebuyer
The LGBT community is taking on mortgages like never before, but they also face discrimination.
2 min read Oct 25, 2021
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Mortgage and real estate news this week: Why some homeowners are avoiding refis, and mortgage rate update
A crash course in some homebuying basics for first-timers, and another update on mortgage rates.
1 min read Oct 23, 2021
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Today’s mortgage refinance rates eases – October 22, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.16 percent, down 1 basis point over the last seven days. The average rate for a 15-year fixed refi is 2.45 percent, up 4 basis points over the last week. The [...]
5 min read Oct 22, 2021
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Current mortgage and refinance rates for October 22, 2021 – Rates historically low
Rates on mortgage loans stay within reach of record lows: the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.18, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.46 percent, and the average 5/1 ARM rate [...]
3 min read Oct 22, 2021
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Conventional vs. FHA and VA loans: Find out which mortgage is right for you
There are three major mortgage types. Let’s compare and see which is best for you.
4 min read Oct 22, 2021
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What is RESPA?
There’s a lot involved in RESPA, but three key areas matter for you.
4 min read Oct 21, 2021