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REAL ESTATE

Mortgage rates

New numbers for the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage will be released Thursday. Last week, Freddie Mac reported the average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage fell to 4.40 percent from 4.44 percent the week before.

Friday, April 13

SEMINAR

Small business breakfast

Attend a business seminar by the Merrimack Chamber of Commerce, including the Small Business Administration and other groups. Continental breakfast will be provided. Friday, 7:30 to 10 a.m., IndusPAD, 46 Stafford St., Lawrence. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

NETWORKING

Pitch to a business group

Attend a business networking event featuring a networking “lightning round’’ to make instant connections. Friday, 9 to 10:30 a.m., Sandler Training, 300 Trade Center Drive, Suite 5550, Woburn. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

MEET UP

Business referrals

Local professionals who want to grow their business by referral are invited to attend a weekly morning meetup with other like-minded business people. Friday, 7 to 8:30 a.m., 112 Paris St., East Boston. Free. Register online or go to the business agenda at bostonglobe.com.

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