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| Product | Avg. | Lowest | Est. Month Payment for a $300,000 loan* |
|---|---|---|---|
| *principal & interest only | Source: Informa Research Services, Inc | ||
| 30-yr Fixed | 4.81% | 4.38% | $1,498.74 / month |
| 15-yr Fixed | 4.21% | 3.75% | $2,181.67 / month |
| 30-yr Fixed Jumbo | 5.52% | 4.63% | $1,543.32 / month |
| 15-yr Fixed Jumbo | 4.84% | 4.00% | $2,219.06 / month |
| 1 yr. ARM | 2.97% | 2.55% | $1,193.18 / month |
| 3/1 ARM | 3.89% | 2.88% | $1,245.48 / month |
| 5/1 ARM | 3.59% | 2.88% | $1,245.48 / month |
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