When is the best time to lock in a rate? (Reno Gazette-Journal)
Story date: 2008-03-03 03:07:41
Added on: 2008-03-03 15:23:09
Mortgage interest rates have been rising a bit over the past few weeks, but remain at very favorable levels. Although the Federal Reserve has decreased short-term rates several times over the past months, long-term mortgage rates have not gone down as much as you might expect. It's hard to predict where long-term rates will go. It is an excellent time to purchase a home or refinance your ...
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