LendingTree®, the nation’s leading online loan marketplace, has released its report comparing mortgage rates by state. Housing markets can vary significantly across the U.S., and so can mortgage terms. A potential homebuyer in one state might be able to get approved for ...

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(StatePoint) While mortgage interest rates remain near historic lows, they have been slowly rising over the last year, increasing the cost of 30-year loans for borrowers. Home buyers concerned about higher rates have other options to consider: an adjustable rate ...

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The years of historically affordable mortgage rates look to be ending as rates have steadily increased in recent months and show no signs of turning back. Since the beginning of the year, mortgage rates have increased nearly 50 basis points. ...

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U.S. mortgage rates rose this week as the economy showed signs of strength, which makes it more likely that the Federal Reserve will raise its short-term rate next week. The rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose to 3.94 ...

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Mortgage rates fell to their lowest level of the year, according to Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey. The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate is now 3.97 percent (below 4 percent for the first time since last November). It has an average ...

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Interest rates on short-term Treasury bills rose in Monday’s auction to their highest levels in more than eight years. The Treasury Department auctioned $39 billion in three-month bills at a discount rate of 0.980 percent, up from 0.960 percent last ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — After nine straight weeks of increases, long-term US mortgage rates fell this week. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the rate on 30-year fixed-rate loans declined to an average 4.20 percent from 4.32 percent last week. That ...

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Many homeowners and prospective buyers have been dreading the day when mortgage rates rise above 4 percent. That dream rate may be long gone. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage finished 2015 breaking above the 4 percent mark. It was the first ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates crossed the 4 percent mark this week, a slight increase in the wake of the Federal Reserve decision this month to hike a key short-term interest rate. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged slightly lower this week after two straight weeks of sharp increases. Expectations persist that the Federal Reserve may soon raise its key short-term interest rate. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday ...

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