Mortgage rate history: 1970s to 2025
Today’s mortgage rates aren’t all that different from the rates of years past. Here’s how they compare.
4 min read
Mar 20, 2025
Shashank Shekhar
CEO, InstaMortgage
InstaMortgage (formerly Arcus Lending) CEO Shashank Shekhar is a top 15 loan officer and has been named the No. 4 broker in the country. With a 2020 production of $364 million, Shashank has continuously raised industry standards. In addition to being on the cover of National Mortgage Professional magazine, he is an Amazon.com best-selling author, is frequently quoted by national media, and has been the keynote speaker at major conferences around the country. He is also the creator of MLO Master Class, a leading training platform for loan officers.
Shashank's latest articles
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No-closing-cost refinance: What it is and how it works
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Estimated taxes: What you need to pay and when
If you earn income that isn’t subject to federal tax withholding, you probably need to pay estimated taxes.
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Many pet insurance plans cover cancer, but ti’s important to find out for sure.
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Comparing deductibles vs. premiums: Finding the balance in pet insurance costs
The deductible you choose for your pet insurance policy will affect your costs.
5 min read Nov 07, 2024