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Jeff Ostrowski

Reporter · US

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Sep 30, 2026
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  1. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Jeff Ostrowski

    Mortgage rates jump to two-year high, approach 7.5% (opens the original)

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    Mortgage rates jump to two-year high, approach 7.5%by Jeff OstrowskiWed, September 30, 2026 at 2:55 PMImage by PM Images/Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/BankrateTrendingFLOOD WATCH: Flash flooding possible as 2 to 5 inches of rain expected ThursdaySAN ANTONIO - A Flood Watch goes into effect tonight for San Antonio and much of South Central Texas as forecasters prepare for several rounds of heavy rain that could bring several inches of rain and potentially dangeroGilbert’s Mexican Re

  2. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Jeff Ostrowski

    Should you pay off my mortgage early? (opens the original)

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    Should you pay off my mortgage early?by Jeff OstrowskiMon, September 28, 2026 at 2:14 PMImages by Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/BankrateTrendingCircle K offers one free medium hot or iced coffee per customer for National Coffee DayCircle K is marking National Coffee Day with a free medium hot or iced coffee on Tuesday, Sept. 29. One per customer at participating locations, redeemed in the app Rewards Center with a phone number at checkout.Hobbs police detain juvenile after Highla

  3. Article · Sep 16, 2026 · Jeff Ostrowski

    Mortgage rates jump, approach 7% (opens the original)

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    Mortgage rates rose this week, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging 6.97%, up from 6.76% last week, according to Bankrate's latest lender survey. That was the highest level since February 2025. The 30-year fixed mortgages in this week's survey had an average total of 0.32 discount and origination points. Discount points are a way to lower your mortgage rate, while origination points are fees lenders charge to create, review and process your loan. Learn more: Will mortgage rates go down this upc

  4. Article · Sep 2, 2026 · Jeff Ostrowski

    Mortgage rates surge, hit 13-month high (opens the original)

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    Mortgage rates rose this week, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging 6.76%, up from 6.68% last week, according to Bankrate's latest lender survey. The 30-year fixed mortgages in this week's survey had an average total of 0.29 discount and origination points. Discount points are a way to lower your mortgage rate, while origination points are fees lenders charge to create, review and process your loan. Learn more: Will mortgage rates go down this upcoming week? Bankrate connects you to the latest

  5. Article · Sep 1, 2026 · Jeff Ostrowski

    How to compare loan estimates and catch what lenders hope you won’t notice (opens the original)

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    A loan estimate looks like a done deal. It isn't. Some of the numbers on it can legally change by up to 10% before closing, and a few can change by any amount. Shopping around for a mortgage is crucial, and it starts with the loan estimate, a three-page document detailing the interest rate, estimated costs and other loan terms. 87% of 2025 borrowers paid above the most competitive rate available to them simply because they didn't compare offers, according to Bankrate's Hidden Homeownership Tax r

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