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Mortgage & Credit >> Online Mortgages >> Understanding Current Rates
Current Mortgage Rates - Find Rates Online
by Brandon Cornett
If you are researching current interest rates because you want to apply for a mortgage loan, you can get started by clicking the link below. If you'd like to learn more about current mortgage rates, how they are calculated, and how they apply to you as an individual, then keep reading below.
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Did you know that current mortgage rates are one of the hottest topics among consumers in the U.S.? It's true. Each week, I review search engine trends to see what kind of information people are looking for (relevant to this website), and the search phrase "current mortgage rates" always shows up near the top of the list.
But there are many misconceptions about home loan interest rates and how they are applied to borrowers. So in this tutorial, I'm going to tell you everything you need to know about (A) finding current rates online and (B) getting the best rate on your own mortgage loan. Notice that these are two separate things entirely! And that's the first thing we will discuss.
Qualifying for the Best Rates
The first thing you should understand is that not everyone qualifies for the "prime rate." This term is used to describe the best interest rate a lender has to offer (i.e., the rate given out to "prime borrowers"). When you see a website, TV commercial or newspaper ad that showcases the current mortgage rates being offered by a certain company, I guarantee you'll see the following disclaimer somewhere beneath it: "For well-qualified borrowers only."
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Brandon Cornett is the editor of HomeBuyingInstitute.com
