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Today’s mortgage refinance rates increases – May 24, 2022
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 5.37 percent, up 2 basis points compared with a week ago. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 4.65 percent, down 8 basis points from a week [...]
6 min read May 24, 2022 -
Current national mortgage and refinance rates, May 24, 2022 – Most rates fall
Rates on mortgage loans persist within reach of historic lows: the average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate is 5.38, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 4.67 percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 adjustable [...]
5 min read May 24, 2022 -
How to find mortgage down payment assistance, including free money
No cash for a down payment? Help could come from a no-strings grant or low-cost loan.
6 min read May 24, 2022 -
2022 Rhode Island first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Rhode Island, help is available.
4 min read May 24, 2022 -
2022 Pennsylvania first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re buying your first home in Pennsylvania, help is available.
3 min read May 24, 2022 -
2022 Oregon first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Oregon, help is available.
3 min read May 23, 2022 -
Today’s mortgage refinance rates fall – May 23, 2022
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 5.31 percent, down 4 basis points from a week ago. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 4.65 percent, down 10 basis point over the last seven [...]
5 min read May 23, 2022 -
Today’s best mortgage and refinance rates, May 23, 2022 – Most rates unchanged
Rates continue within reach of record lows: the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 5.39, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 4.72 percent, and the average 5/1 ARM rate is 3.87 p [...]
5 min read May 23, 2022 -
In the military and going overseas? You can still get a mortgage – here’s how
VA loans can make a home more affordable, and you can get one while you’re deployed.
4 min read May 23, 2022 -
Mortgage and real estate news this week: Affordability squeeze tightens, and refinancing must-knows
Top consumer mortgage news of the week
1 min read May 21, 2022