Mortgage Rates
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Mortgage Rates, from most recent to least.
4.40 vs. 3.55: The Difference a Year Makes in Interest Rates
Shilpi Paul | August 8th 2013
One year ago, the average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 3.55 percent. This morning, Freddie Mac reported 4.40 percent as the average. So, how w... read»
4.51: Mortgage Rates Continue to Move Up
Shilpi Paul | July 11th 2013
Mortgage rates continued their trend upwards this week. On Thursday morning, Freddie Mac reported 4.51 percent with an average 0.8 point as the averag... read»
3.93: Rates Stay Below 4 Percent For Now
Shilpi Paul | June 20th 2013
For perhaps the last week, long-term mortgage rates remained below 4 percent. On Thursday morning, Freddie Mac reported 3.93 percent with an average 0... read»
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Mortgage Rates Rise To the Highest Level in a Year
Shilpi Paul | May 30th 2013
Mortgage rates made a huge leap this week, reaching their highest level in a year. This morning, Freddie Mac reported 3.81 percent with an average 0.8... read»
Will Mortgage Rates Hit 4 Percent This Year?
Shilpi Paul | May 23rd 2013
After hovering around record lows for a long period, are mortgage rates headed back towards 4 percent? Several experts think so. ... read»
3.51: Mortgage Rates Continue Heading North
Shilpi Paul | May 16th 2013
Rates continue their trend upwards, making a jump of almost 10 basis points this week. On Thursday morning, Freddie Mac reported 3.51 percent with an ... read»
3.42: Mortgage Rates Reverse Course, Head North
Shilpi Paul | May 9th 2013
For the first time in six weeks, mortgages rates are heading up, with Freddie Mac reporting 3.42 percent with an average 0.7 point as the average on a... read»
3.41: Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly
Shilpi Paul | April 18th 2013
Rates dropped slightly this week, with Freddie Mac reporting 3.41 percent with an average 0.7 point as the average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. ... read»
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