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Jeff Ostrowski

Jeff Ostrowski

Senior Reporter / Writer at Bankrate

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How To Compare Mortgage Loan Estimates

A loan estimate is just that: an estimate. Here’s what you need to know.
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Mortgage rates dip, remain near one-year high

The average 30-year loan rate this week fell to 6.69%, according to Bankrate's latest lender survey. Oil prices remain high.
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Mortgage retreat, still near one-year high

The average 30-year loan rate this week fell to 6.63%, according to Bankrate's latest lender survey. Oil prices remain high.
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Mortgage rates edge above 6.5% as oil prices jump again

The average 30-year loan rate this week rose at 6.52%, according to Bankrate's latest lender survey. Oil prices are rising again.
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30-year mortgage rates decrease - Should you wait? | Today's mortga...

The current average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.47, The average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 5.88 percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 ARM is 5.75 percent.
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30-year mortgage rates decline - When will rates change? | Today's ...

The current average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.52, The average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.93 percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 ARM is 5.80 percent.
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‘Buy now, refinance later,’ they said. Mortgage rates said otherwise.

"Marry the house, date the rate," seemed sage advice. But mortgage rates never fell, sticking some borrowers with home loans they don't love.
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Mortgage rates hold below 6.5% as inflation wild card looms

The average 30-year loan rate this week held at 6.48%, according to Bankrate's latest lender survey. Inflation spiked in May.
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3 Traps The Mortgage Industry Doesn't Want You to Know About — And ...

The mortgage industry has ways to keep you from shopping around or getting the best deal. Here's how to avoid the traps.
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Best Mortgage Lenders For Bad Credit In 2026

Here’s Bankrate’s guide to the best mortgage lenders for low credit score borrowers.
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Mortgage rates dip below 6.5% as Fed holds steady

The average 30-year loan rate this week fell to 6.48%, according to Bankrate's latest lender survey. Inflation spiked in May.
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Mortgage Rates Remain Above 6.5% As Inflation Spikes

The average 30-year loan rate this week rose to 6.55%, according to Bankrate's latest lender survey. Inflation spiked in May.
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Mortgage rates dip, but still above 6.5%

The average 30-year loan rate this week dipped to 6.51%, according to Bankrate's latest lender survey. Home sales remain muted.
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Mortgage rates dip, but still above 6.5%

In a damper for home sales, the average 30-year loan rate this week is 6.56%, according to Bankrate's latest lender survey.
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Buying A House In 2026: A Step-By-Step Guide

Buying a home can be a long, complicated process. Our 13-step guide helps you navigate all the twists and turns along the way.
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Mortgage Rates Continue To Rise As Bond Yields Climb

Soaring oil prices have pushed up both inflation and mortgage rates, which rose to 6.60%, according to Bankrate's latest lender survey.
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What Happened To The Great Housing Reset?

Home sales were supposed to accelerate in 2026. Instead, transactions are in decline. Blame higher mortgage rates and rampant uncertainty.
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Mortgage rates rise as Iran conflict rattles confidence

Soaring oil prices have pushed up mortgage rates, which jumped this week to 6.43%, according to Bankrate's latest lender survey.
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10 Largest Mortgage Lenders In The U.S.

Non-bank lenders Rocket Mortgage, United Shore Financial and LoanDepot remained the biggest three, but traditional banks made a comeback.
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Will Mortgage Rates Go Down In May?

Mortgage rates are at their highest point in 23 years. Unfortunately for homebuyers, most experts don’t expect rates to fall any time soon.
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Many still believe three myths about home ownership

A Bankrate survey finds that many U.S. adults still believe these three myths about home ownership.