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Loan Type Today Last Week 30 Year Fixed 5.34% 5.51% 15 Year Fixed 4.94% 4.92% 1 Year ARM 4.07% 4.06% 30 Year Fixed Jumbo 6.49% 6.54% 5/1 ARM 4.94% 4.84% 3/1 ARM 5.38% 5.17% Source: Bankrate -
Loan Type Today Last Week $30K Home Equity Loan 8.38% 8.35% $50K Home Equity Loan 8.23% 8.21% $75K Home Equity Loan 8.22% 8.20% $30K HELOC 5.06% 5.04% $50K HELOC 4.80% 4.77% $75K HELOC 4.80% 4.77% Source: Bankrate -
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