FIXED-RATE MORTGAGE RATES JUMP TO HIGHEST LEVEL IN NEARLY EIGHT MONTHS IN FREDDIE MAC WEEKLY SURVEY

The Federal Reserve Board maintains a web page with consumer information, including a section on home mortgages. The section covers topics such as finding the best mortgage and understanding ARMs.

The Mortgage Bankers Association of America is the preeminent association representing the real estate finance industry. Their consumer information site contains several tools and guides to aid in purchasing or refinancing a home.

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