Down Payment: This is the part of your home's purchase price that you pay upfront, not covered by your loan. The amount you pay as a down payment can influence your mortgage interest rate.

VA loans require $0 down and no PMI, but there are still cases when you might choose a conventional loan over a VA loan.

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Wednesday, pushing the average to a two-week high. Rates moved higher for almost every other loan type as well.

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VA Mortgage Rates Current VA mortgage rates are around 6%, according to Zillow data. Last month, VA rates averaged 6.14%. VA loans are available to veterans and military members who meet minimum ...

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the fourth week in a row, an encouraging sign for prospective home shoppers as the spring homebuying season gets underway. The average rate ...

Mortgage rates have been on a vacation from volatility since January 16th when they fell back toward 7% after hitting the highest levels since May 2024. Top tier 30yr fixed rates have operated ...

Some efforts could even be made to link today's rate movement to various Powell comments, but that's not what actually happened. The real story is that bonds (which dictate mortgage rates ...