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These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are back down today after spiking in response to ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance climbed to 7.05% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. For 15-year fixed ...

Rewinding further, the 30-year average notched a high 7.37% last spring, so today's rates are significantly improved vs. 10 months ago. They're also almost 1.2 percentage points cheaper than the ...

Wednesday, pushing the average to a two-week high. Rates moved higher for almost every other loan type as well.

ANOTHER major lender has slashed its mortgage rates but experts explain whether you should lock in now or hold off. Nationwide has announced significant rate reductions across a range of mortgage ...

Cherry Hill Mortgage Investment shows short-term momentum but risks persist. Read why CHMI stock's high yield could signal ...

Best mortgage lenders Best for applying online: Rocket Mortgage Best for affordability: Rate Best for low minimum credit score: Guild Mortgage Best for first-time homebuyers: Flagstar Bank ...

Halifax said that first-time buyers made up 54 per cent of all mortgaged home purchases last year, the biggest majority on ...

VIP realtors share their thoughts on using social media to sell real estate — and whether it’s smart for buyers to look for ...

A low-down-payment mortgage can put you on the fast track to homeownership if you lack the funds to make a bigger payment, and there are several options available.

Significant. Your rate will change every time your bank’s prime rate increases or decreases. The best mortgage rates generally go to borrowers with credit scores of 680 and higher. You’re ...