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Maine Mortgage Rates 11/22/2009

Loan Type Today +/-
30 yr fixed 5.00
15 yr fixed 4.75
5/1 ARM 3.63

Rates may contain points

South Portland Mortgage Rates Basic Series

Conforming

For loan amounts up to $417,000 (APR based on $400,000)

Jumbo

For loan amounts over $417,000 (APR based on $500,000)

FHA

Loan limits vary by state (APR based on $150,000)

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