Mortgage Rates Articles

Two More Years of 4% Mortgage Rates?

The Federal Reserve announced this week that it does not plan to raise interest rates until 2014 at the earliest. Does this mean you can expect another two years of 4 percent mortgage rates?

Six Steps to a Great Mortgage Rate

At first glance, it seems that shopping for the best mortgage rate should be fairly straightforward. In reality, it can be pretty complicated and quite frustrating.

Rate Locks and How They Work

Mortgage rates remain at historic lows for the time being, but they could start creeping up at any time. So if you’re planning to take out any kind of a mortgage loan anytime soon, you’ll want to get a rate lock.

Falling Home Prices vs. Rising Mortgage Rates

Thinking about buying a home but afraid the housing market’s still too weak? Or maybe you’re afraid that interest rates will jump if you don’t act now? What’s the bigger risk?

Women Paying Higher Mortgage Rates

If you want to get the lowest mortgage rate on a home loan, you absolutely have to shop around. Unfortunately, it seems that many women aren’t doing that.

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Loan Type Today +/-
30 yr fixed 3.80
15 yr fixed 3.10
5/1 ARM 2.73

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