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Can I deduct mortgage payments for rental?

Article: You can't deduct mortgage payments, but you can take other tax breaks on rental property.

Homeowner wants to be mortgage-free by 52

Article: Don't forget retirement savings while focusing on paying off your mortgage.

Refi reverse mortgage, keep wife in house

Article: Think you are stuck with a reverse mortgage? Don't worry -- you have an option to refinance.

Mortgage rates for May 16, 2013

Article: Mortgage rates jumped for a second straight week.

Mortgage rates jump for 2nd week in a row

Article: As the economy heats up, stock prices rise, scorching mortgage borrowers.

National mortgage rates for May 16, 2013

Article: See rates from our survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards.

Mortgage Rate Trend Index: May 16, 2013

Article: Mortgage experts predict what will happen to rates over the next week -- and why.

Current Mortgage Interest Rates

Article: View current mortgage rates based on Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

Can I retire mortgage-free in 5 years?

Article: You've worked hard for your retirement. Here's a strategy to be mortgage-free by then.

Mortgage rates for May 9, 2013

Article: Mortgage rates moved higher after better-than-expected news about jobs.

Beware scams when cutting property taxes

Article: It's free to challenge property taxes. Watch out for companies that want to charge you for it.

Invest in 401(k) or pay down mortgage?

Article: Almost retired? There's no time to spare. Here's what to do with your final paychecks.

Mortgage rates for May 2, 2013

Article: Mortgage rates declined across the board this week.

With damaged credit, can I get a mortgage?

Article: If you have shaky credit, getting a new mortgage will be difficult, but not impossible.

5 housing trends spring 2013

Article: A livelier housing market blooms and cash-out refis return. See what else this spring offers.

Celebrity house for sale: Matt Damon

Article: This house is no "Zoo." Damon is selling his gorgeous Florida home for $20 million.

Can I get a home loan after a short sale?

Article: To buy a home after you sold one in a short sale, you need time, good credit and money down.

How to refinance an upside-down mortgage

Article: If you are inverted on your mortgage, there are some refinancing options available.

They're rich and famous and in foreclosure

Article: A box-office hit or a famous name isn't enough to keep your home these days.

The basics of private mortgage insurance (PMI)

Article: Private mortgage insurance enables borrowers to obtain a larger loan amount because the lender is protected against default. This articles discusses the what, when, and why of PMI.

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