Mortgage Rates

News

1. News Summary: US New Home Sales Rise to 377K

   Thu, 27 Dec 2012

   levels. Sales remain below the 700,000 that economists consider healthy. RECOVERY CONTINUES: The increase suggest the housing recovery is sustainable. Stable job gains and record-low mortgage rates have helped drive sales this year.
2. US Mortgage Rates Decline to Near Record Lows

   Thu, 27 Dec 2012

   latest sign the housing recovery is sustainable. Low mortgage rates and steady hiring gains have encouraged more people they can sell at a good price. To calculate average mortgage rates , Freddie Mac surveys lenders across the country on
3. Futures Head Higher as Congress Returns

   Thu, 27 Dec 2012

   to report that sales of new homes rose 3.2 percent in November compared with October. Steady job gains and low mortgage rates have boosted sales of both newly built and previously occupied homes this year. And the Labor Department posts weekly
4. 
   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
5. 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
6. 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
7. Mortgage Rates Fall to New Low of 3.34 Pct

   Thu, 15 Nov 2012

   record low of 2.66 percent set October 18. A year ago at this time, the 15-year loan averaged 3.31 percent. Mortgage rates are expected to remain around these lows through the end of this year and well into the beginning of 2013.

Videos

1. 
   Housing Market Turnaround: Home Prices Skyrocketing

   Wed, 5 Dec 2012

   And according to the national association of realtors, they say the number of homes available right now, the lowest level in ten years. These are great numbers, josh, that's helping to increase demand along with low mortgage rates .
2. 
   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
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

   it I'd say it's -- very -- relationship between interest rates and mortgage rates .

   the Fed going back to December of 2008. But we have seen mortgage rates rise a little bit dropped to historic lows and now.
4. 
   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.
5. 
   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.
6. 
   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
7. 
   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%.

   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