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Current Refinance Rates, December 2, 2022 | Rates Drop to Near 6.5%

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Today’s Mortgage Rates, December 2, 2022 | Rates Fall to Around 6.5%

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Today’s Mortgage Refinance Rates, December 1, 2022 | Rates Fall Under 6.75%

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Current Mortgage Interest Rates, December 1, 2022 | Rates Drop Below 6.7%

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Refi Rates Today, November 30, 2022 | Rates Remain Below 7%

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Mortgage Refinance Series

The complete guide to home refinancing

Historic low rates have driven many homeowners to consider refinancing their mortgage. But a lot goes into whether or not it makes sense for you.

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