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Mortgage and refinance rates have increased since last Saturday. However, most rates have dropped since this point last month, continuing a pattern of mortgage rates mostly trending downward for several weeks.
Mortgage rates and refinance rates right now are low overall. It could be a good time to lock in a rate.
To lock in a mortgage rate, apply for preapproval with a lender. Once you’re preapproved, your rate is usually locked in for 60 to 90 days. You can also apply with multiple lenders if you’re shopping around for the best rate.
Conventional rates from Money.com; government-backed rates from RedVentures.
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Although today’s mortgage rates are low overall, adjustable rates are much higher than fixed rates.
Rates for conventional mortgages, which you may consider “normal mortgages,” are already low right now. But government-backed mortgages through the FHA and VA usually pay even lower rates, depending on which term length you choose. Government mortgages are good options if you qualify.
Conventional rates from Money.com; government-backed rates from RedVentures.
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The lowest refinance rates today are the 15-year fixed rate and VA mortgage rate.
Mortgage rates are up…
