How to Get a Mortgage Rate Under 3% as Rates Climb Above 7%
Mortgage rates are now above 7 percent, but there are still options for securing a rate in the 3 percent range or lower
7 ways to get a lower mortgage rate in 2025
Lowering your interest rate can save you money over the life of the loan. Here are seven ways to make it happen.
2025 Mortgage Rate Forecast: What Another Trump Presidency Means for Rates
2025 forecasts show average 30-year fixed mortgage rates hovering around the mid-6% range for a while. Logan Mohtahsami, lead analyst at HousingWire, expects rates to range between 5.75% and 7.25% throughout the year.
Mortgage Rates Today: January 22, 2025 – Rates Move Down
Today, the mortgage interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.97%, according to the Mortgage Research Center, while the average rate on a 15-year mortgage is 6.01%. On a 30-year jumbo mortgage, the average rate is 7.
Mortgage rates aren't likely to fall any time soon — here’s why
Mortgage rates have more than doubled from recent lows in 2021. They're not poised to fall much any time soon, economists said.
Mortgage rates retreat, still above 7%
Mortgage rates declined this week, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging 7.06 percent, according to Bankrate’s latest lender survey. Still, since the Federal Reserve began cutting interest rates in September,
Home sales stall as 7% mortgage rates return
Mortgage rates are back above 7%, and that’s slowing an already sluggish housing market with potential buyers choosing to wait on the sidelines to start the year. Home sales have stalled in January, down 10% in the most recent week compared to a year ago,
4 reasons to get preapproved for a mortgage loan this January
With only two additional Fed rate cuts predicted for 2025, mortgage rates aren't likely to fall much more this year. And, if ...
How to Refinance Your Mortgage
Mortgage refinancing is when you take out a new home loan to pay off an existing mortgage. If you refinance, you may be able ...
How to Get a Mortgage Rate Under 5% as Costs Surge
The average rate for a 30-year mortgage hit a six-month high last week, but homebuyers still have options for securing a ...
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Best VA Mortgage Lenders Of January 2025
Flagstar Bank offers several ways for customers to get a mortgage. They can apply online or visit a lender in person. They can also visit a branch location in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin ...
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When to Get a Single-Purpose Reverse Mortgage
While it is often easy to get a standard HECM, finding a single-purpose reverse mortgage can be challenging. That’s because they’re not available everywhere. Still, many state and local ...
Is It Ever a Good Idea to Opt for an Adjustable Rate Mortgage?
One of the main reasons homeowners choose an ARM is to benefit from lower initial interest rates during the first few years.
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Mortgage Calculator: Estimate Your Home Loan Payments
To get a more accurate calculation ... Whether you’re shopping around for a mortgage or want to build an amortization table for your current loan, a mortgage calculator can offer insights ...