1-year Adjustable Rate Mortgage lowest on record - 2004-03-26
Rates on 30-year and 15-year mortgages edged up this week, while rates on one-year adjustable mortgages dipped to their lowest level on record.

The average rate on benchmark 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages rose to 5.40 percent, up from 5.38 percent last week, mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported Thursday in its weekly nationwide survey of mortgage rates.
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Preparing for closing: Understanding the process - 2004-03-26
This is it -- the day you close on your new home! All parties will sign the papers officially confirming the deal and ownership of the property will be transferred to you.

The day before closing, be sure to gather all of the paperwork you have received throughout the home-buying process: good faith estimate, contract, proof of title search and insurance if necessary, flood certification, proof of homeowners and private mortgage insurance, home appraisal and inspection reports.
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