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A good starting point is to know how much house you can afford. A monthly mortgage payment weighs heavily on your budget.

Currently, the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.34%, compared to 6.3% a week ago, according to the ...

When you borrow money, you’ll also pay interest on top of the amount you borrowed.. Interest is the money the lender gets for loaning you the money. Read Next: 5 Subtly Genius Moves All Wealthy People ...

The current average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.91%, compared to 6.97% a week earlier, according to the Mortgage Research Center. For borrowers who want a shorter mortgage, the ...