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Mortgage rates rise for the week of December 2, 2013
Stronger economic indications are great news in general, but they push mortgage rates higher.
How to get the lowest refinance rate
Mortgage rates fluctuate daily and it can be challenging to time your refinance to the day rates are lowest. Find out what steps you can take to get the lowest refinance rate.
Mortgage Rate Update
Mortgage rates rise for the week of December 2, 2013
Stronger economic indications are great news in general, but they push mortgage rates higher.
Refinance
How to get the lowest refinance rate
Mortgage rates fluctuate daily and it can be challenging to time your refinance to the day rates are lowest. Find out what steps you can take to get the lowest refinance rate.
Home Equity
HARP extended for low-equity homeowners
As home prices began to rise in 2013, some homeowners have gained enough equity in their homes to refinance, while others still wait for their home value to rise above their mortgage balance. If you're among those who remain under water or have low home equity, a home...
Mortgage Blog
Mortgage rate lock recommendation: March 6, 2012
The stock market is plummeting today because of concerns about the global economy, including the European debt crisis and the slowing growth rate in China. While some good news has come out of the U.S.
Mortgage rate lock recommendation: March 5, 2012
Mortgage rates are expected by HSH.com to rise slightly this week, but today the average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed-rate home loan is 4.24 percent, down very slightly since Friday.
Mortgage rate lock recommendation: March 2, 2012
Economic news on March 1 was a good news/bad news mix, which is likely to mean that today's mortgage rates will be relatively unchanged.
Expert Opinion
Will good economic news signal the end of low rates?
Positive developments for the economy in early November may not be so positive for anyone planning to get into the mortgage market.
Budget showdown heightens refinancing urgency
The budget stand-off may already have caused harm to mortgage rates and the economy, which would particularly hurt refinancing opportunities.
FHA Loans
Boost your home's value with an FHA 203(k) loan
These loans can help you finance a renovation with a single mortgage.
