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Mortgage rates rise, hitting demand
Mortgage rates climbed this week, sending overall demand lower as more Americans balked at refinancing. Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, released Thursday, showed…
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Mortgage rates fall to 6.95%
Mortgage rates are down for the second straight week, but still remain stubbornly high for many would-be buyers. Freddie Mac's…
Today's mortgage rates fall for 15-year terms while 30-year terms hold steady | June 14, 2024
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Americans explain why they are struggling to buy a home: 'Suffocated in every corner'
Whether you're a first-time buyer or eyeing an upgrade, securing your slice of the American dream may be more challenging…
Today's mortgage rates remain unchanged for 15- and 30-year terms | June 17, 2024
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Freddie Mac proposes product to help homeowners tap home equity without losing record low mortgage rates
Freddie Mac wants to offer second-lien mortgages to help homeowners locked into lower-interest-rate mortgages access their home equity. Freddie Mac's…
Today's mortgage rates rise for 15- and 30-year terms | June 18, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Today's mortgage rates fall for 15- and 30-year terms | June 20, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Mortgage rates decline for third straight week
Mortgage rates are down for the third straight week, remaining in the high-6% territory. Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market…
Today's mortgage rates rise for 15- and 30-year terms | June 21, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Mortgage rates drop for third week in a row, but home buyers remain reluctant
There’s good and bad news for mortgage rates this week. The good news is rates have continued their slow downward…
Today's 15- and 30-year mortgage rates hold steady | May 17, 2024
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4 key strategies for homebuyers in today’s challenging market
As we embark on the spring homebuying season, the market might seem a bit chilly at first glance. Prospective buyers…
Today's mortgage rates rise for both 15- and 30-year terms | May 20, 2024
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Here's how much you need to earn to afford a home today
Affording a home today requires households to earn good money and have a sizeable down payment saved, according to a…
Today's mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms | May 21, 2024
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Renting is slightly cheaper than buying, pushing Gen Z to rent more often than buy
Owning a home is an expensive challenge for Gen Zers and millennials. Renting remains the more affordable option, but in…
Today's mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms while 15-year terms edge up | May 22, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…
Today's mortgage rates hold steady for 30-year terms while 15-year terms edge up | May 23, 2024
Our goal here at Credible Operations, Inc., NMLS Number 1681276, referred to as "Credible" below, is to give you the…