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How to figure out whether you should refinance the mortgage
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
Home equity rates steady as delinquencies decline
Many borrowers tap their equity to pay for things such as home improvements. Continue reading
Home-shoppers, the jobs report didn’t raise mortgage rates
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
Home equity rates fall with HELOC balances
Many borrowers tap their equity to pay for things such as home improvements. Continue reading
Why you should consider locking your rate today
A word of caution to people who have are in the process of getting a mortgage and haven’t locked a rate: The June employment report comes out Friday morning, and it could affect mortgage rates. I’m not saying it will, but it could. RATE SEARCH: Shop to… Continue reading
Wells Fargo rates stay competitive on millennial borrowing
Wells Fargo’s rates are remaining competitive on mortgages, auto loans and credit cards. Continue reading