Columbus, OH

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For young home buyers, 4% mortgage rates may feel "normal," but they're not. Keep reading to learn whether you can count on them to be that low again.

Will Mortgage Rates Ever Be as Low as 4.00% Again?

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lower interest rates soon. Could it finally make buying a house cheaper? Learn the latest projections here.

Here's How Low Mortgage Rates Could Go in 2025

Money Week

The building society’s cheapest deal is now priced at 3.99%. Whether you’re buying or remortgaging, we look at whether rates could drop further in the coming months

Nationwide cuts mortgage rates as they dip below 4% for first time since February

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  Over the last three years, average mortgage rates have almost doubled. On August 19, 2021, the average 30-year fixed rate was 2.86%. By comparison, today's average 30-year mortgage rate is 6.57%. This uptick in rates has made purchasing a home less affordable for many buyers.  In addition, home prices have hit record highs this year, putting the possibility of homeownership out of range for many.That said, on a positive note, mortgage rates have fallen more than half a percentage...

Will mortgage rates drop below 6% this fall? Experts weigh in

Since 2022, refinancing activity has gone down in response to surging mortgage rates. But with inflation normalizing and the Federal Reserve positioning itself to cut interest rates next month, mortgage rates should gradually decline. As that happens, more homeowners, especially those with high rates on their home loans, will benefit from a refinance.

Refi Rates Tick Even Lower: Current Refinance Rates on Aug. 22, 2024

There's not much to dislike about during summer but fruit flies can be a small scourge in an otherwise celebratory season. Fruit flies appear in droves looking for a free meal and once they descend on your kitchen counters or cupboard, it's tough to get rid of them. With fruit...

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies, According to an Expert

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‘Any meat items my dogs refuse to eat, I no longer eat.’ It’s said that animals have a “sixth sense,” which affords them an insight human beings cannot match. There are clips of security camera earthquake footage where pets can be seen wigging out seconds before tremors begin.

‘It ain’t food anymore.’: Dairy Queen customer warns against chicken after his dog refuses to eat it

Supplemental Security Income recipients have already received their payment for the month of August, but what you may not know is that you're set to receive another one before the end of the month. The payment schedule can change month to month depending on what day a month starts on, which is what's happening this time. We'll explain. Also, if you didn't know, you might be getting a boost to the amount of money in your checks later this year.

SSI Payment Schedule: Here's When You'll Get Your Second Check This Month

Markets Insider

As mortgage rates fall, refinancing applications soared 34.5% last week to the highest level in over two years, according to the MBA.

Borrowers are rushing to refinance their mortgages as rates tumble to the lowest level in over a year

You may not be able to do much about the massive National Public Data breach, when hackers stole a reported 2.9 billion records last December. But you can check if your Social Security number was leaked and take steps to protect your information if it was stolen. Here's how. According...

Check if Your Social Security Number Is in the National Public Data Breach

Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage ticked down this week to the lowest level since May 2023, but may need to fall further for the housing market to see significant improvement in demand.

US 30-year fixed-rate mortgage slips to lowest level since May 2023

The US housing market added over $3 trillion in value over the last year alone, per a Redfin analysis.

The US housing market is on the verge of hitting a record $50 trillion valuation as prices keep rising

Trailer Empire

The bond market has been buoyed by the Federal Reserve's recent hints that a rate cut may be on the horizon this September, leading to a noticeable drop in mortgage rates. Investors are reacting to the Fed's subtle language changes, anticipating a potential shift in monetary policy.

Mortgage Rates Plunge as Fed Signals Potential September Rate Cut

FinanceBuzz

With a potential housing market downturn on the horizon, don't skip these 10 essential steps you should be take in the six months leading up to your purchase.

Housing Prices Will Likely Drop 'Significantly' Next Year — Here's 10 Steps to Take Now

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Roxboro, NC

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According to Travel alot, Roxboro, North Carolina, holds the unfortunate title of the most miserable city in the state. Several factors contribute to this designation, including high poverty rates, low median household income, and high crime rates.

North Carolina City Named The 'Most Miserable' In The State

The states with Tuesday's lowest 30-year new purchase mortgage rates were New York, California, Texas, New Jersey, Alaska, Florida, Michigan, and Washington. Meanwhile, the states with the most expensive averages Tuesday were Washington, D.C., Vermont, West Virginia, Nebraska, North Dakota, Maryland, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Mortgage rates vary by the state...

Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 14, 2024

Homeowners are opting to utilize HELOCs for home updates rather than move. According to U.S. News & World Report, homeowners who want to move face the unpleasant prospect of trading in an old low-rate mortgage for a new higher-rate mortgage. This dilemma is known as the lock-in effect. Instead of...

Locked in by Low Mortgage Rates, Homeowners Flock to HELOCs

Business Insider

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Rates are trending down, following weak labor market data for July and a rough stretch for the stock market.

Mortgage Interest Rates Today, August 7, 2024 | 30-Year Rates Drop Below 6%

Rates will need to decline another percentage point to entice buyers, Freddie Mac says. Mortgage rates continued their slow descent this week. The 30-year FRM averaged 6.46% Thursday, according to Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. That is down from last week when it averaged 6.49% and significantly down from a year ago when it averaged 7.23%.

30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Down Three Basis Points

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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Mortgage Rates Improve With Weaker Labor Market: Current Mortgage Rates on Aug. 21, 2024

The average for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.54% today, a decrease of -0.03% since one week ago. The average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage...

Mortgage Rates Improve With Weaker Labor Market: Current Mortgage Rates on Aug. 21, 2024

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