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RSS feed for this sectionMortgage and refinance rates today, May 7, and rate forecast for next week
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates just edged higher yesterday. But they ended the week appreciably higher than they started it. And hopes that Wednesday’s Federal Reserve announcements […] Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, May 6, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates jumped yesterday, hitting a new 13-year high. It’s looking like markets are rethinking their responses to the Federal Reserve’s announcements on Wednesday. […] Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, May 4, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates just inched lower yesterday, leaving them extremely close to their highest point since 2009. An unusually important Federal Reserve announcement at 2 […] Continue reading
Nine ways to beat rising interest rates as a home buyer
Rising interest rates are tough on home buyers. But there’s plenty you can do to fight the market and lower your mortgage rate. Here’s how. Continue reading
Fed hikes rates by half a point, mortgage rates could follow
The Federal Reserve hiked the fed funds rate by 50 basis points at its May meeting. Will mortgage rate growth follow? Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, May 5, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates fell modestly yesterday. They’d been climbing before that day’s crucial announcements by the Federal Reserve but turned lower when the news was […] Continue reading
Four smart reasons to refinance with rates above 5%
Even with interest rates climbing past 5%, there are still reasons to refinance your mortgage. Here are four refi strategies to consider. Continue reading
Is buying a house a waste of money in 2022?
Is buying a house a waste of money? That depends who you ask, but many experts will tell you it’s a sound investment, even in 2022. Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, May 3, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates climbed appreciably yesterday. And they set a new recent high, meaning they were at their highest level since 2009. Of course, compare […] Continue reading