Are we facing the end of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage? Many housing proponents say the government’s move to dismantle Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac means the most popular home loan will be more expensive. But how much more is a matter of debate. Will the move to dismantle Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mean the [...]
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Mortgages: 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averages 4.74%
Mortgages: 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averages 4.74% Reports indicating that inflation remains tame kept mortgage rates relatively steady this week, Freddie Mac’s chief economist said on Thursday. Read more on Market Watch
Fixed-rate mortgages gain favour
Fixed-rate mortgages gain favour FIXED-RATE mortgages have soared in popularity amid volatile financial markets and fears of rising interest rates. Read more on The Australian
Mortgages: Rates on 30-yr fixed-rate mortgages at record low
Mortgages: Rates on 30-yr fixed-rate mortgages at record low Average interest rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages fall to 4.32% this week, tying a record low for the mortgage, according to Freddie Mac. Read more on Market Watch
Mortgages: Fixed-rate mortgages, 5-year ARMs hit record lows
Mortgages: Fixed-rate mortgages, 5-year ARMs hit record lows Rates on fixed-rate mortgages and the 5-year adjustable-rate mortgage drop to record lows this week. Read more on Market Watch
Mortgages: 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averages 4.96%
Mortgages: 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averages 4.96% Rates on fixed-rate mortgages moved very little this week, with 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaging 4.96%, according to the latest Freddie Mac survey of conforming mortgage rates. Read more on Market Watch