Mortgage Rates

News

1. US Mortgage Rates Fall for 3rd Straight Week

   Thu, 18 Apr 2013

   Average U.S. fixed mortgage rates fell this week for the third week in a row, moving closer to historic lows. Here's a look at rates for fixed and adjustable
2. 
   Many Americans Paying More for Homes Relative to Income

   Wed, 10 Apr 2013

   economist, Stan Humphries, warns that historically low mortgage rates are creating the "illusion" of home affordability percent last week and 3.21 percent a year ago. "Once mortgage rates climb to more normal levels, housing is going to
3. Obamacare Reforms Spark Widespread Confusion

   Fri, 5 Apr 2013

   gases outside of the plane. The spring home sales season is now underway and buyers are being greeted by falling mortgage rates . The national average for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is now just over 3.5 percent, according to Freddie
4. Transcript of Obama's State of the Union Address

   Tue, 12 Feb 2013

   pace in six years, home purchases are up nearly 50 percent, and construction is expanding again. But even with mortgage rates near a 50-year low, too many families with solid credit who want to buy a home are being rejected. Too many families
5. 
   10 Most Expensive Cities for Renters

   Sat, 22 Dec 2012

   if you think you're paying too much for rent, maybe it's time to consider taking advantage of today's low mortgage rates and attractive home prices. This Bankrate quiz can help you decide whether you should rent or buy. Read this original
6. Mortgage Rates Drop to Record Low Again

   Wed, 21 Nov 2012

   Fixed mortgage rates dipped to a record low for the second consecutive week as borrowing Freddie Mac supports one in four home buyers with financing. "Fixed mortgage rates continued to ease somewhat this week to record lows and should help
7. Housing Starts Surged 3.6 Pct in October

   Tue, 20 Nov 2012

   steady increase in demand. That's good for construction." One reason for the improved starts is record-low mortgage rates . Freddie Mac said last week the rate on a 30-year loan dropped to 3.34 percent. That's down from the previous

Videos

1. 
   Realty Check: Record Low Mortgage Rates

   Wed, 18 Aug 2010

   A look at how to take advantage of the lowest mortgage rates since the 1950s
2. 
   Stocks Are Down, But So Are Mortgage Rates

   Thu, 22 Sep 2011

   so difficult to get those new mortgage rates don't let them win they say So don't be afraid of these mortgage rates are out of reach you can bring back up to take advantage of as mortgage rates David Muir reporting from the

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   those banks that have made it so difficult to get those new mortgage rates don't let them win they say you can beat them at their own game for one bettering your. Credit score now. So don't be afraid of these mortgage rates are out of reach you can bring your credit score. And quickly you can look at her mind. And then the other tips for everyone tonight David. Yet very simple tips Diana in fact when you're paying your credit card balance. All experts say it if you pay just ten dollars more than the minimum do that'll help up your credit score and one other piece of advice once you get it down to zero so many Americans dutifully have. They say hold onto the credit card with a zero balance for months. That also helps to bring that credit score back up to take advantage of as mortgage rates -- David Muir reporting from the stock market tonight.
3. 
   Mortgage Rates and the Housing Market

   Tue, 19 Apr 2011

   Francisco with a look at shifting mortgage rates and how the housing market is relationship between interest rates and mortgage rates . We haven't seen much movement December of 2008. But we have seen mortgage rates rise a little bit dropped to historic

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   dot com joins us from San Francisco with a look at shifting mortgage rates and how the housing market is likely to react. Good to see you -- thanks for joining us. Thanks -- -- stuff and so first how can you broadly explain the relationship between interest and marked tree. Share the -- -- explain it I'd say it's -- very -- relationship between interest rates and mortgage rates . We haven't seen much movement from the Fed going back to December of 2008. But we have seen mortgage rates rise a little bit dropped to historic lows and now. Back on the upside again when I would say is a better direct correlation -- to look at what's happening with inflation. As inflation begins to -- we'll see mortgage rates rise with. OK and tell socially and -- in terms of interest rates lately. Interest rates have held study there at point

   inflation. What can we expect it it do we expect that -- mortgage rates will continue to get higher through the summer. I think. We'll see interest rates not only rise in the next two to

   buy now you're looking at a 300000 dollar home. But if the mortgage rates start to creep up all of a sudden you might only be able to afford -- 280000. Dollar home. So by locking
4. 
   Low Mortgage Rates , Low Sales

   Thu, 12 Aug 2010

   for Americans to buy a house. Mortgage rates are at historic lows. And you right now the 25 year average mortgage rates seven point 7% according to Bankrate everybody can use it to get those mortgage rates lower thanks much for being here

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   money why hasn't become so hard for Americans to buy a house. Mortgage rates are at historic lows. And you raised just four and a half percent but the number of home sales has barely budged

   If you make this change right now the 25 year average -- mortgage rates seven point 7% according to Bankrate dot com. If your financing 200000 dollars in mortgage that your monthly payment is 1400. Dollars.

   Gerri Willis important information hopefully everybody can use it to get those mortgage rates lower thanks much for being here this morning.
5. 
   Historically Low Mortgage Rates

   Mon, 24 May 2010

   And while sales are heading up mortgage rates are plunging David Why all of the sudden or mortgage rates dropping rates now near fifty Tenure provides come down certain mortgage rates but for months now homeowners

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   and a half percent last month. And while sales are heading up mortgage rates are plunging -- David -- Why all of the sudden or mortgage rates dropping rates now near fifty year lows. It turns out all that financial turmoil across Europe that -- -- -- bailout for Greece. Is now pushing overseas investors to move their money here many are now buying US treasury bonds considered a safer place to stash cash. The rates on those bonds connected to our mortgages whenever. Tenure -- provides come down certain mortgage rates but for months now homeowners have been told to expect higher mortgage rates but -- trillions in federal help. And at 8000 dollar tax credit were -- coming to an end. -- did boost sales
6. 
   Mortgage Rates Fall to Low

   Thu, 24 Jun 2010

   a home or save money on the one you already have. Mortgage rates have just fallen to the lowest point ever. The average Here's that we heard today. They are the lowest mortgage rates since it began keeping records in 1971. 250000

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   buy a home or save money on the one you already have. Mortgage rates have just fallen to the lowest point ever. The average rate on a thirty year fixed rate mortgage now four point 69%. Is this a large opportunity. David -- reports on the banks again tonight Davis Diana. No -- -- saw this headline today we thought finally is this -- the millions of struggling homeowners we've been reporting on here have been waiting to hear the chance to refinance. With so many owing more than their homes are now worth. Here's that we heard today. They are the lowest mortgage rates since it began keeping records in 1971. 250000. Dollar home purchased five years ago. Refinancing could reduce your payment from 11163. Dollars
7. 
   World News 2/14: Carnival Cruise Liner Nears Port

   Thu, 14 Feb 2013

   This time renting. But she admits historically low mortgage rates are so I'm That is where you get yourself into trouble saved enough Diane a much different story. Because mortgage rates we saw this again today new report of historic lows

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   -- -- -- This time renting. But she admits -- historically low mortgage rates are so I'm -- That is where you get yourself into trouble in the other death outside an open house sign in

   solid jobs and have saved enough Diane a much different story. Because mortgage rates we saw this again today -- new report of historic lows it is a good time to buy if everything else --