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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 | 5.12% | 4.25% | $1,475.82 / month |
| 15-yr Fixed | 4.49% | 3.88% | $2,201.07 / month |
| 30-yr Fixed Jumbo | 5.76% | 4.75% | $1,564.94 / month |
| 15-yr Fixed Jumbo | 5.20% | 4.25% | $2,256.84 / month |
| 1 yr. ARM | 4.17% | 2.35% | $1,162.10 / month |
| 3/1 ARM | 4.31% | 3.25% | $1,305.62 / month |
| 5/1 ARM | 4.09% | 3.13% | $1,285.94 / month |