Untreated iron deficiency can lead to iron deficiency anemiaâ a common type of anemia. Anemia is a condition characterized by inadequate red blood cells (erythrocytes) or hemoglobin. Iron deficiency anemia occurs when the body lacks sufficient amounts of iron, resulting in reduced production of the protein hemoglobin.
As of October 2015, the current mortgage rate was around 3.8%, for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, according to Freddie Mac. Of course, these 30-year mortgage rates fluctuate. Average mortgage rates donât just depend on borrowersâ credentials.
Mortgage rates fell slightly this week, according to Bankrate's latest survey of interest rates. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 2 basis points to 3.93%. The average 15-year fixed-rate mortgage ticked down 1 basis point to 3.14%. A basis point is one-hundredth of 1%.