Mortgage Rates Fall Again in Good News for Homebuyers

Today's Mortgage Rates | Where Rates Go Next is Anyone's Guess
These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates are down from last month, but it's unclear if they'll drop further.
5 tips for buying a home when mortgage rates are high
28/36 rule: Housing expenses (including mortgage payments, utilities, HOA fees and homeowners insurance) should be no more than 28% of your gross income and no more than 36% on debts overall. 30% rule: Keep monthly mortgage payments and other housing costs to no more than 30% of your take-home pay.
Mortgage Rates Fall Again in Good News for Homebuyers as Spring Begins
“As the spring homebuying season gets underway, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage saw the largest weekly decline since mid-September,” says Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater. “The decline in rates increases prospective homebuyers’ purchasing power and should provide a strong incentive to make a move."
Despite mortgage rates falling, first-time home buyers still face challenges
More homes are expected to come onto the market as the spring homebuying season gets underway. Continued improvements in mortgage rates, which have declined for seven straight weeks, could lead to
U.S. mortgage rates again make significant drop
U.S. mortgage rates dropped this week the largest percentage in six months. That's the word from Freddie Mac, which released its latest data. Freddie Mac reports the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.
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