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Last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average for new purchase loans - Aug. 12, 2024
Mortgage Rates Dip, Ending 3-Day Climb
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Top CD Rates Today, Aug. 9, 2024 - One Offer Still Standing To Lock In 5.50%
30-Year Mortgage Rates by State - Aug. 9, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 9, 2024
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30-Year Average Mortgage Refinance Rate Drops to Lowest Rate in 3 Weeks
Last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average for new purchase loans - Aug. 9, 2024
Mortgage Rates Rise for a Third Day, Washing Away Decline Seen Monday
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Top CD Rates Today, Aug. 8, 2024 - Two Options Left To Earn a Guaranteed 5.50%
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The Best CDs to Lock in a Rate Until 2026 to 2029—Before the Fed Cuts Rates
30-Year Mortgage Rates by State - Aug. 8, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 8, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Climb for Most Loan Types
Last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average for new purchase loans - Aug. 8, 2024
Mortgage Rates Climb for a Second Day, Rising from 16-Month Low
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Is Now A Good Time To Refinance Your Mortgage?
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Top CDs Today, Aug. 7, 2024 - Leading 1-Year Rate Falls
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This Checking Account Pays 6.00%—And It’s Guaranteed for 6 Months
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Your Household Should Have at Least $33,000 in an Emergency Fund
U.S. map showing the average 30-year new purchase mortgage rate in each state - Aug. 7, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 7, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Fall to 3-Week Low
Last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average for new purchase loans - Aug. 7, 2024
Mortgage Rates Climb After Sinking to 16-Month Low
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Will a Looming Fed Rate Cut Push Savings and CD Rates Lower in August?
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US Credit Card Delinquency Rates Hit Levels Not Seen in 12 Years
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Top CD Rates Today, Aug. 6, 2024 - Lock In 5% to 5.50% for 6 Months to 3 Years
U.S. map showing the average 30-year new purchase mortgage rate in each state - Aug. 6, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 6, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Inch Up After 4-Day Drop
Last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average for new purchase loans - Aug. 6, 2024
Mortgage Rates Plummet to Lowest Level in 16 Months
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Top CDs Today, Aug. 5, 2024 - Nation-Leading Rate Dips to 5.50%
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Ride Out the Market Mayhem With These Strategies
U.S. map showing the average 30-year new purchase mortgage rate in each state - Aug. 5, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 5, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Fall for a Fourth Day
Last 90 days of the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage average for new purchase loans - Aug. 5, 2024
Mortgage Rates Plunge to 15-Month Low
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Americans Worry Extreme Weather Could Hurt Retirement Savings But Few Are Prepared
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Top CD Rates Today, Aug. 2, 2024 - 5.51% Still the Top Rate for Now
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Continue Decline for 30-Year Loans
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Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 2, 2024
Last 90 Days of 30-Year Mortgage Rate Average
Mortgage Rates Drop Again to Lowest Level in Six Months
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Top CD Rates Today, Aug. 1, 2024 - New Leader Pays 5.51%
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Decline Again for 30-Year Loans
Map of the United States showing average 30-year mortgage rates by state for Aug. 1, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – Aug. 1, 2024
Line graph showing the last 90 days of the 30-year new purchase mortgage rate average - Aug. 1, 2024
Mortgage Rates Continue Decline, Reaching Lowest Level Since February
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How SAVE Plan Pause Affects Student Loan Borrowers Seeking Public Service Forgiveness
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CD Rate Trends, Week of November 14: Rates increase in a few terms
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Top CDs Today, July 31, 2024 - Last Chance to Lock In 6% for a 10-Month Term
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Will Today's Fed News Push Savings and CD Rates Lower?
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You're More Likely To Run Out of Money in Retirement If You Don't Have One of These
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Home Purchase Contract Signings Bounce Back From Rock Bottom
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Today's Mortgage Rates by State – July 31, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Dip Slightly for 30-Year Loans
Line graph showing the last 90 days of the 30-year new purchase mortgage rate average - July 31, 2024
Mortgage Rates Fall Again to Another New 4-Month Low
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Top CDs Today, July 30, 2024 - Guaranteed 6% Rate Available for One More Day
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Americans Are Taking Out More Loans—And Falling Behind on More Repayments
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Will Homes Get More Affordable, Or Not? There’s Reason To Think Both
U.S. map of 30-year mortgage rate averages by state - July 30, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – July 30, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Climb for 30-Year Loans
Line graph showing the last 90 days of the 30-year new purchase mortgage rate average - July 30, 2024
Mortgage Rates Sink to 4-Month Low
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Top CD Rates Today, July 29, 2024 - 2 Days Left To Snag a Guaranteed 6% Until 2025
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Student Loans Under the Embattled SAVE Plan Are in Forbearance. What Does That Mean?
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Gen Z Is Relying on AI To Make Financial Decisions
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Have I Bonds? Your Rate Could Drop a Percentage Point This Week
30-Year Mortgage Rates by State - July 29, 2024
Today's Mortgage Rates by State – July 29, 2024
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Mortgage Refinance Rates Fall for 30-Year Loans
Line graph showing the last 90 days of the 30-year new purchase mortgage rate average - July 29, 2024
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level in More Than a Week
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Market Volatility Can Upend Your Retirement Plans. How Do You Protect Yourself?