NEW YORK (AP) -- Fixed mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest levels of the year, giving Americans more incentive to buy homes or refinance their loans....
Fixed Mortgage Rates Hit Lowest Levels For 2011
By JANNA HERRON, Associated Press
Thu, 05/12/2011 - 7:55am
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