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Compare average mortgage rates on different types of home loans so you can pick the best mortgage for your needs as you house shop.

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Some homeowners might benefit from an adjustable-rate mortgage over the more common fixed-rate loans. Here’s what to know.

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Looking to refinance your mortgage in hopes of getting a lower rate or tapping home equity? See our latest report on average refi rates.

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Powell said the investigation rests on “pretexts,” arguing it’s retaliation for the Fed’s refusal to follow the Trump’s preferences on interest rates.

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“If there were any remaining doubt whether advisers within the Trump Administration are actively pushing to end the independence of the Federal Reserve, there should now be none.”

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