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Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week, continuing at their highest levels in seven years amid the peak home buying season.
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Read More »US average mortgage rates at 7-year highs
Average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate slips to 4.28 pct
Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell after three weeks of increases, edging closer to historically low levels.
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Read More »Average U.S. rate on 30-year loan at 4.23 pct.
Average U.S. rates for fixed mortgages fell this week as the latest data continued to indicate a pause in the housing market's recovery.
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Read More »Average rate on 30-year U.S. mortgage stays 4.4 pct.
WASHINGTON — Average rates on U.S. long-term fixed mortgages remained steady for a second straight week, giving prospective home buyers more time to lock in historically low levels. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate on the ...
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Read More »U.S. 30-year mortgage rate at 2-year high: 4.46 pct.
WASHINGTON — The average U.S. rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage surged this week to 4.46 percent, the highest in two years. The increase from a 3.93 percent average last week was the largest one-week jump in 26 years, according ...
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Read More »Homebuilder confidence soars to 7-year high
For the first time in seven years, most U.S. homebuilders are optimistic about home sales, a sign that construction could help drive stronger economic growth in coming months. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo builder sentiment index released Monday ...
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Read More »U.S. rate on 30-year mortgage slips to 3.40 percent
WASHINGTON — The average U.S. rate on the 30-year mortgage fell closer this week to its historic low and the 15-year rate marked a record low. Low rates are increasing the affordability of buying homes and refinancing. Mortgage buyer Freddie ...
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Read More »U.S. rate on 30-year mortgage hits record 3.36 pct.
WASHINGTON — Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages fell to fresh record lows for the second straight week. The declines have led more homeowners to refinance, a trend that could help jumpstart the economy. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday ...
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Read More »Mortgage rate falls to record low 3.79%
WASHINGTON — Average U.S. rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed mortgages fell to record lows for the third straight week. The steady decline has made home-buying and refinancing more affordable than ever for those who can qualify. Mortgage buyer Freddie ...
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Read More »Rate on 30-year mortgages jumps above 4 percent
WASHINGTON — The average U.S. rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose above 4 percent for the first time in five months. The sharp increase suggests the window to buy or refinance a home at historically low rates is closing. ...
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