Blog > The Cost of Waiting: Interest Rates Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Some Highlights:
- Interest rates are projected to increase steadily heading into 2019.
- The higher your interest rate, the more money you end up paying for your home and the higher your monthly payment will be.
- Rates are still low right now. Don’t wait until rates hit 5% to start searching for your dream home!


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