Mortgage Rates Are Dropping
What could make mortgage interest rates drop this October?
Mortgage interest rates could still fall in October, even without a Fed meeting. Here's what could cause that drop.
Mortgage Refinance Rates Dip Lower
Mortgage refi rates fell modestly Friday, erasing their previous day's increase. But 30-year refinance rates remain a bit above their recent 19-month low.
Mortgage Rates Are Dropping After the Fed's Rate Cut. Here's Why I'd Still Wait to Refinance
Mortgage rates are starting to fall, but that doesn't mean it's a good time to refinance. Find out why I'd wait a little longer.
Mortgage interest rates drop for the 8th week. Should you lock one in now?
Buy mortgage points: Mortgage points are fees paid upfront to reduce your mortgage rate, with each point typically costing 1% of the loan amount. While this involves a higher initial outlay, it can result in significant long-term savings if you plan to stay in your home for several years.
The home mortgage refinance mini-boom
Axios Visuals Homeowners who took out mortgages at the height of the Federal Reserve's rate-hiking campaign are rushing to shrink their monthly payments. Why it matters: This is one intended effect of easing monetary policy — and the housing sector is a key transmission mechanism.
Mortgage Refinance Rates Drop for a Third Day
After plunging last week to a 19-month low, but then rising back up, 30-year refi rates have again begun dropping—three days in a row. Most other refi rates have also dipped.
With Mortgage Rates Dropping, Should You Refinance?
Mortgage rates have fallen significantly in 2024, opening the door for recent buyers to refinance. But the interest rate you pay isn't the only consideration when deciding whether to refinance your mortgage.
Experts urge due diligence before mortgage refinance
Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to Virginia Credit Union about the reasons refinancing may or may not be a good idea.
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Mortgage interest rates today: Rates are up
The current median interest rate is 6.000% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and 5.250% for a 15-year fixed-rate mortgage.
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