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Wondering if now is the time to invest in your dream tropical vacation home, peaceful cabin in the woods, or big city condo getaway?

Check out the latest trends to see what kind of second home mortgage rate you might get. 

What are today's second home mortgage rates?

Because there's more risk to the lender, mortgage rates on second homes are typically slightly higher than mortgages for primary residences.