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Multiple key mortgage rates moved higher today. The average for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage trended upward, but the average rate on a 15-year fixed was down. The average rate on 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, the most popular type of variable rate mortgage, trended upward.

Mortgage rates are in a constant state of flux, but overall, they are very low by historical standards. If you’re in the market for a mortgage, it could make sense to go ahead and lock if you see a rate you like. Just be sure to shop around.

Click here to view current mortgage interest rates!

Search For Homes In Austin Texas

Ready to start searching for a home in the Austin Texas area? Contact the Kent Redding Group today by calling us at (512) 306-1001…

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One of the most important things to do before buying a home is to get the very best mortgage interest rate possible because a higher interest rate means you will be paying more for your home while a lower interest rate means that your payment will be more affordable.

If you have questions about how to get the best interest rate, this article will provide you with tips on what mortgage lenders are really looking for and how you can make the experience of buying a home more favorable for you.

Tip 1 – Start Monitoring Your Credit Score Now

Thankfully, you can indeed qualify for a mortgage loan with a credit score that’s as low as 580 but, if you want to qualify for the best loan possible you should start monitoring your credit score now…

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By The Kent Redding Group

AUSTIN, TX. - Are you planning on buying or selling a home in Austin? If so, now is the perfect time because mortgage interest rates have reached a 7 year high and with summer right around the corner it's likely that we're going to see more rate increases this year.

How far can interest rates increase? It's anyone's guess. Thankfully, mortgage interest rates haven't even come close to where they've been historically during the last 15-30 years but a rate increase of .5 or 1 percent can mean a higher monthly payment and more money paid overall during the term of a 30 year mortgage.

Buying Frenzy

The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage jumped to 4.61 percent, up from 4.55 percent last week and the highest…

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If you ask your friends, co-workers, family members or business associates they will all tell you different things when it comes to the merits of getting pre-approved vs. pre-qualified for a mortgage loan before buying an Austin Texas home for sale but the BIG question is which choice is better?

In this article we will break down mortgage loan pre-approval vs. pre-qualification so you will know which choice is the better option to make when you get ready to buy a home in Austin.

What Exactly Does Pre-Qualified Mean?

During the pre-qualification process the lender will take a “higher level” view of your finances and say that you’re pre-qualified for $200,000 but that doesn’t actually mean you’re going to get pre-approved for that amount…

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