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Kelsey Neubauer

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Kelsey Neubauer

    Want to buy a home in 2027? Here's how to start preparing right now (opens the original)

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    If you want to buy a home next year, start preparing now. It can take six months or more to get your finances in order, and even more to be offer-ready, according to Zillow. Especially now, with mortgage rates above 7%, planning and careful strategizing could save you thousands of dollars. CNBC Select created a short checklist you can reference if you plan to buy a home in 2027. Are you living paycheck to paycheck, or do you have a financial success you're comfortable sharing with a reporter?

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Kelsey Neubauer

    What are VA loan rates today, Oct. 1, 2026 — and the best lenders (opens the original)

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    The 30-year fixed-rate for VA loans is 7.08% as of today, according to data released by Optimal Blue. That's slightly higher than Tuesday. The Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices is an average of locked rates during the weekday prior across a third of all mortgage providers in the U.S. VA loans — mortgages backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — are designed to help veterans and active service members become homeowners. These loans require no down payment, have lower interest ra

  3. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Kelsey Neubauer

    What are VA loan rates today, Sept. 30, 2026 — and the best lenders (opens the original)

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    The 30-year fixed-rate for VA loans is 7.00% as of today, according to data released by Optimal Blue. That's slightly lower than Monday. The Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices is an average of locked rates during the weekday prior across a third of all mortgage providers in the U.S. VA loans — mortgages backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — are designed to help veterans and active service members become homeowners. These loans require no down payment, have lower interest rate

  4. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Kelsey Neubauer

    What are FHA refinance loans? Plus, the best lenders to use (opens the original)

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    Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans can be a great option for mortgage borrowers, especially in high-rate environments like today — the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.03% on Sept. 24, per Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey. These loans come at lower rates than conventional mortgages and borrowers with credit scores as low as 500 can apply. Additionally, those with an existing FHA loan or another type of mortgage can get the benefits of this loan by applying for one of

  5. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Kelsey Neubauer

    What are VA loan rates today, Sept. 29, 2026 — and the best lenders (opens the original)

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    The 30-year fixed-rate for VA loans is 7.03% as of today, according to data released by Optimal Blue. That's higher than Friday The Optimal Blue Mortgage Market Indices is an average of locked rates during the weekday prior across a third of all mortgage providers in the U.S. VA loans — mortgages backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — are designed to help veterans and active service members become homeowners. These loans require no down payment, have lower interest rates than co

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