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.
In the historic scheme of things, rates are still very, very low. Just seven years ago, in 2007, rates were at six percent or more. Go back even further, to the 1980s, and mortgage interest rates exceeded 14% at times. Last spring, average 30-year mortgage rates hit an historic low of 3.35% on the week of May 2, 2013.