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By Daniel Moore

10 Questions to Get the Best Mortgage Deal

10 questions to get the best mortgage deal? Knowing the details of the loan terms will help you determine whether your budget allows you to make the monthly payments.

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Undoubtedly, the inflation rate has decreased considerably since mid-2022, when it was above 9%. But things haven’t returned to normal yet. The Fed’s benchmark rate is still halted at a 23-year high since the current inflation rate, at 3.2%, is still much higher than the 2% target rate. As a result, interest rates for borrowers have increased on va...
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