Category Archives: Mortgages

Wells Fargo rates attractive on small business loans and more

Posted on July 12, 2016 by

Wells Fargo’s rates are remaining competitive on mortgages, auto loans and credit cards. Continue reading →

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Home equity rates rise while homeowners regain equity

Posted on July 12, 2016 by

Many borrowers tap their equity to pay for things such as home improvements. Continue reading →

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Refinance rates dive, refi applications surge

Posted on July 12, 2016 by

If you’re thinking about refinancing, it’s a great time to lock in a rate. Continue reading →

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Mortgage rates mixed as home prices climb

Posted on July 12, 2016 by

If you’re purchasing or refinancing, it’s a great time to lock in a rate. Continue reading →

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How to figure out whether you should refinance the mortgage

Posted on July 11, 2016 by

A reader named Oscar notices that mortgage rates are near all-time lows. He asks: Mr. Lewis, what about people with less than a year-old loan — a 30-year fixed at 4%? Probably refinancing at 3.25%. Would it be worth the time on line in the bank? That’… Continue reading →

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Home equity rates steady as delinquencies decline

Posted on July 11, 2016 by

Many borrowers tap their equity to pay for things such as home improvements. Continue reading →

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Mortgage rates fall despite jobs report

Posted on July 11, 2016 by

If you’re purchasing or refinancing, it’s a great time to lock in a rate. Continue reading →

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Home-shoppers, the jobs report didn’t raise mortgage rates

Posted on July 8, 2016 by

Home-shoppers, be cheerful: Job growth in June was surprisingly high, but the news hasn’t had much effect on mortgage rates. They’re staying near record lows. Read this week’s mortgage analysis, in which the 30-year-fixed fell to just shy of its all-ti… Continue reading →

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Home equity rates fall with HELOC balances

Posted on July 8, 2016 by

Many borrowers tap their equity to pay for things such as home improvements. Continue reading →

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Mortgage rates tumble while home prices rise

Posted on July 8, 2016 by

If you’re purchasing or refinancing, it’s a great time to lock in a rate. Continue reading →

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