Columbus, OH

The states with the lowest 30-year new purchase mortgage rates Wednesday were Alaska, New York, Florida, Texas, California, Alabama, Hawaii, and Louisiana. Meanwhile, the states with Wednesday's most expensive rates were Washington, D.C., Vermont, Iowa, Indiana, South Carolina, South Dakota, and West Virginia. Mortgage rates vary by the state where...

Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 8, 2024

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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%

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year mortgage plunged to its lowest level since May 2023 this week, following days of market turbulence resulting from last week's softer-than-expected employment report.

U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage plunges to lowest since May 2023, Freddie Mac says

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Leanne Depa, Brendan Depa's mother, is "devastated" over her son's five-year prison sentence for attacking a teacher's aide.

Mom of teen who beat teacher’s aide ‘devastated’ by sentence

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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

Kissimmee, FL

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Akeena

One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

Should you refinance your mortgage? Mortgage rates are down, but you'll need to make sure they've dropped enough for you to save on your mortgage payment.

Mortgage Rates Are Going Down. Should You Refinance Your Mortgage Now?

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Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan that allows homeowners to borrow up to 85% of their home’s value and pay that amount back in monthly installments. A home equity line of credit is a variable-rate second mortgage that draws on your home’s value as a revolving line of credit.

Current HELOC & Home Equity Loan Rates: August 7, 2024—Rates Are Mixed

The 30-year average mortgage rate dropped again Friday, to 6.35%. A six-day decline has taken the average to its lowest level in more than a year. Averages for most other mortgage rates also fell Friday. National Averages of Lenders' Best Mortgage Rates. Loan Type New Purchase. 30-Year Fixed 6.35%. FHA...

Mortgage Rates Plunge to 15-Month Low

LOS ANGELES -- A recent pullback in mortgage rates is spurring more homeowners to refinance their home loan and lower their monthly payments. The Mortgage Bankers Association's refinance index, which tracks home loan application volume, surged 16% last week from the previous week to its highest level in two years, the association said Wednesday.

Homeowners race to refinance as mortgage rates retreat from 23-year highs

Mississippi State

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Hinds County, MS

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A Mississippi Attorney has been charged with multiple Counts of introducing contraband into a Correctional Facility as well as consipiracy according to a press release from Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones.

Mississippi Attorney Charged with 3 Counts of Introducing Contraband into a Correctional Facility

Primis Bank is offering a remarkable fee-free checking account that pays 6.00% APY. That outdoes even the best CDs and high-yield savings accounts, which currently max out at 5.50%. Primis' 6.00% Novus Checking rate is available to new customers who set up a monthly direct deposit of at least $1,200.

This Checking Account Pays 6.00%—And It’s Guaranteed for 6 Months

Many financial experts say that households should have an emergency fund worth six months of expenses in a cash account, which would require $33,110.68 on average, according to an analysis by Investopedia. Data from the Federal Reserve shows that 73% of households that have checking and/or savings accounts don't have...

Your Household Should Have at Least $33,000 in an Emergency Fund

Refinancing applications surged last week as homeowners pursued lower borrowing costs amid a decline in interest rates. Refinancing activity rose 16% from the week prior and comprised a greater share of total mortgage applications, which increased 6.9%, the Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday. Refinancing activity last week was nearly 60%...

Homeowners Rush To Refinance As Mortgage Rates Drop

Three more lenders have announced reductions in mortgage rates, responding accordingly to the recent Bank of England decision to lower the base rate by 25 basis points (bps). MPowered Mortgages has cut rates across its fixed rate range for the second time in a week, reducing rates by up to 37bps.

Another batch of lenders reduces mortgage rates

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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

It's official! At this point, you'd need to go all the way back to the end of December 2023 to see a lower average rate for a top tier, conventional 30yr fixed mortgage. Today's rates are already fairly close to those late-December levels. Any further improvement would result in the lowest levels since May 2023.

Mortgage Rates Down to Lowest Levels of The Year

Polk County, FL

Fort Meade, FL

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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

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

The Federal Reserve could cut interest rates this fall, which will have a bearing on mortgage rates. To see how much house you can afford, enter your information below and get a custom mortgage loan quote from one of CNET’s partner lenders. About these rates: Like CNET, Bankrate is...

Refinance Rates Continue Their Dramatic Fall. Today’s Refi Rates, Aug. 7, 2024

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30-Year Average Mortgage Refinance Rate Drops to Lowest Rate in 3 Weeks

The average rate on 30-year mortgage refinance loans plummeted 31 basis points on Thursday, dropping the average to 6.75%. That's the cheapest 30-year refi average in...

30-Year Average Mortgage Refinance Rate Drops to Lowest Rate in 3 Weeks

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