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Long Term Rates Report:  Long-term Rates Drop Again!

If you’re in the market to purchase a home, you’ve probably had your eye on the cost of money lately. Freddie Mac is reporting that long term rates, such as those used attached to 15-30 home mortgages are have again fallen, Great news for those purchasing or refinancing a primary residence:

Long-term mortgage interest fell for the second straight week as the 30-year fixed rate settled at an average of 5.06 percent compared to 5.09 percent a week ago, according to Freddie Mac. Also falling were rates for 15-year fixed loans, which dipped from 4.50 to 4.45 percent; and for five-year, adjustable-rate mortgages, which sank from 4.44 percent to 4.32 percent. However, rates for one-year ARMs rose to 4.39 percent from 4.31 percent.  [SOURCES: Freddie Mac; Information, Inc.]
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