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Mortgage Rates

Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Mortgage Rates, from most recent to least.

Could New Rules for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lower Mortgage Rates?

Could New Rules for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Lower Mortgage Rates?

Nena Perry-Brown | June 4th 2019

Some disagree over how the market will respond to new rules governing mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.... read»

Mortgage Rates Drop Below 4 Percent

Mortgage Rates Drop Below 4 Percent

UrbanTurf Staff | May 30th 2019

For the first time in a year and a half, long-term mortgage rates have dropped below 4 percent. ... read»

Low Mortgage Rates Get Homebuyers Off the Fence

Low Mortgage Rates Get Homebuyers Off the Fence

UrbanTurf Staff | April 4th 2019

Last week, long-term mortgage rates fell by a whopping 22 basis points and that move spurred homebuyers to get moving. ... read»

Mortgage Rates See Largest Weekly Drop in a Decade

Mortgage Rates See Largest Weekly Drop in a Decade

UrbanTurf Staff | March 28th 2019

Long-term mortgage rates provided some welcome news for homebuyers on Thursday.... read»

Mortgage Rates Drop to Start 2019

Mortgage Rates Drop to Start 2019

UrbanTurf Staff | January 3rd 2019

Freddie Mac reported 4.51 percent with an average 0.5 point on long-term mortgage rates, a 5 basis point drop from last week.... read»

From a $350,000 Condo to a $1 Million House, The Difference a Year Makes in Interest Rates

From a $350,000 Condo to a $1 Million House, The Difference a Year Makes in Interest Rates

Nena Perry-Brown | November 2nd 2018

Today, UrbanTurf takes a closer look at how the rise in mortgage rates has impacted buyers at three price points.... read»

$320 a Month: The Difference a Year Makes in Interest Rates

$320 a Month: The Difference a Year Makes in Interest Rates

UrbanTurf Staff | October 18th 2018

UrbanTurf takes a look at how rising rates are changing how much people pay every month on a new home.... read»

4.9%: Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level in 7 Years

4.9%: Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Level in 7 Years

UrbanTurf Staff | October 11th 2018

While still low by historical standards, long-term mortgage rates hit their highest level since 2011 this week. ... read»

Mortgage Rates End Summer Notably Higher Than A Year Ago

Mortgage Rates End Summer Notably Higher Than A Year Ago

UrbanTurf Staff | August 27th 2018

While rising rates haven't dampened home sales in the DC area yet, the same can't be said for the rest of the country. ... read»

Mortgage Rates Head Sideways in the Summer

Mortgage Rates Head Sideways in the Summer

UrbanTurf Staff | August 9th 2018

Since May, long-term mortgage rates have been zig-zagging between 4.55 percent and 4.66 percent.... read»

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