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Loan Type Today Last Week 30 Year Fixed 5.36% 5.37% 15 Year Fixed 4.67% 4.65% 1 Year ARM 3.87% 3.87% 30 Year Fixed Jumbo 6.15% 6.19% 5/1 ARM 4.39% 4.39% 3/1 ARM 4.88% 4.92% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week $30K Home Equity Loan 8.39% 8.40% $50K Home Equity Loan 8.29% 8.32% $75K Home Equity Loan 8.32% 8.35% $30K HELOC 5.16% 5.17% $50K HELOC 4.90% 4.91% $75K HELOC 4.91% 4.92% Source: Bankrate -
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