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RSS feed for this sectionMortgage and refinance rates today, June 18, and rate forecast for next week
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates inched lower yesterday, mirroring the previous day’s similarly tiny rise. However, those movements don’t reflect the week as a whole, which has […] Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, June 17, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates barely moved yesterday. For example, those for conventional 30-year fixed-rate mortgages just inched higher. That was a pleasant surprise because a sharp […] Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, June 16, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates fell significantly yesterday. True, those for conventional 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages remain just above 6% by some counts. But the decrease was very […] Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, June 15, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates rose again yesterday, though less sharply than on the previous two working days. So some of the most popular ones remain above […] Continue reading
Fed makes biggest rate hike in 28 years to fight 2022 inflation
The Federal Reserve hiked the fed funds rate by 75 basis points at its June meeting to fight inflation. Will mortgage rates spike? Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, June 14, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates soared again yesterday. Indeed, some had an even worse day than last Friday. And the average for a conventional 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage […] Continue reading
Expert advice: Three common home buyer fears in 2022 (Podcast)
It’s normal to be nervous about buying a home, especially in the current market. Here’s expert advice on three common home buyer fears. Continue reading
Mortgage and refinance rates today, June 13, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates soared last Friday, setting new 13-year highs. It really was a rare and dramatically terrible day. And those rates are now perilously […] Continue reading
The perks and pitfalls of adjustable-rate mortgages in 2022
With interest rates shooting up, adjustable-rate mortgages can offer cheaper financing. Find out if an ARM is right for you. Continue reading