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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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First-time homebuyer loans
Assistance for new buyers can make homeownership more affordable and accessible.
5 mortgage loans for homebuyers
These days, homebuyers have fewer home loan options. We explain what they are and how they work.
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Compare Today’s Mortgage Rates, April 9, 2021 – Rates down across the board
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2 min read Apr 09, 2021
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Today’s refi rates decline | April 9, 2021
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 [...]
4 min read Apr 09, 2021
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How to choose the right mortgage modification strategy
If you can’t pay your mortgage, you may be able to have it modified. Here’s what to look for.
3 min read Apr 09, 2021
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How to find your mortgage rate
Low rates are one reason to refinance, but not the only reason.
2 min read Apr 09, 2021
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In these states, a majority of homes sell over asking price
“This is amazing, incredible,” says NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “List price is just a beginning.’”
3 min read Apr 09, 2021
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What credit score do I need to refinance my mortgage?
If you have bad credit, you need to find ways to compensate for the additional risk.
3 min read Apr 09, 2021
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Compare Today’s Mortgage Rates, April 8, 2021 | Rates down across the board
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 [...]
3 min read Apr 08, 2021
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Today’s refi rates drop | April 8, 2021
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 [...]
4 min read Apr 08, 2021
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30-year mortgage rates drop in latest Freddie Mac survey
Freddie Mac reports that 30-year mortgage rates fell by an average of 5 basis points this week.
2 min read Apr 08, 2021
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2021 North Carolina first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in North Carolina, help is available.
2 min read Apr 08, 2021