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FHA will generate $10 billion by locking middle-class borrowers into high fees for decades.
Lawsuits from New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman are the first legal actions from federal or state officials over banks' alleged non-compliance with the mortgage settlement.
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Mortgage rate for 15-year fixed loan falls to 2.61% in latest week, Freddie Mac says.
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| Overnight Avg Rate | Latest | Change | Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 yr fixed | 3.67% | 3.62% | |
| 15 yr fixed | 2.80% | 2.76% | |
| 5/1 ARM | 2.60% | 2.58% | |
| 30 yr refi | 3.65% | 3.61% | |
| 15 yr refi | 2.80% | 2.76% |
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