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Mortgage rates march higher for third straight week
Mortgage rates continued their upward climb this week, further hindering demand in the housing market amid elevated rates and high home prices. Freddie Mac's latest…
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Today’s lowest mortgage rate? 10-year terms at 6.625% | August 22, 2023
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Mortgage delinquency rates return to record low: CoreLogic
Mortgages in delinquency returned to a historic low in May, while foreclosures remained at an all-time low, according to the…
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? 15-year terms at 6.25% | August 18, 2023
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Mortgage rates reach highest level in over 20 years
The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is now at its highest level in over 20 years, Freddie Mac…
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? Shorter terms hold the biggest savings | August 16, 2023
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Today’s biggest mortgage sayings? 10-year terms at 6.375% | August 15, 2023
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Today’s mortgage rates are rising, use shorter terms to save the most | August 14, 2023
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Home price growth continues to decline: CoreLogic
Annual home price growth increased 1.4% in May, signaling the 12th straight month of appreciation cooling, according to the latest…
More homes sold over the asking price this homebuying season: Case-Shiller
Home prices kept appreciating in May, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices report. Although home prices across the U.S. fell…
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? Shorter terms in the lower 6% range | August 11, 2023
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Real estate experts say ‘challenges’ to buyers and sellers are the ‘greatest ever’
For home buyers and sellers alike across America, there’s a massive "struggle" being felt to close deals or make any…
Today’s lowest mortgage rates? Consider today’s shorter terms | August 10, 2023
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Today’s biggest mortgage savings? 10-year terms at 6% | August 9, 2023
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Today’s biggest mortgage savings? 10- and 15-year terms at 6.125% | August 8, 2023
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What are today’s lowest mortgage rates? Look at today’s shorter terms | August 7, 2023
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Job growth continues to decline as Fed eyes another rate hike
The economy added 187,000 jobs in July, marking a slowdown from last month, according to data from the Bureau of…
Looking for today’s lowest mortgage rate? Try 15-year terms | August 4, 2023
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Mortgage rates edge higher to nearly 7%
Mortgage rates rose again this week, bad news for Americans seeking to upgrade or buy their first home. The average…