http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx Rates, analysis and mortgage-hunting tips en-us Copyright 2012, Bankrate Inc. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:21:53 GMT webmaster@bankrate.com (webmaster) http://www.bankrate.com/Images/logos/bankratelogo.gif http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx 118 22 60 When doing your taxes, don't overlook the points you paid to get a lower mortgage rate. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/don-t-overlook-tax-break-of-mortgage-points-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/money-guides/don-t-overlook-tax-break-of-mortgage-points-1.aspx Today's mortgage rates are anything but predictable. Here's what the experts have to say. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/news/rate-trends/mortgage.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/news/rate-trends/mortgage.aspx A good jobs report pushes up mortgage rates, which remain temptingly low for refinancers. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/news/mortgage-rates-inch-up-from-record-lows.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/news/mortgage-rates-inch-up-from-record-lows.aspx See rates from our survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/news/mortgage/interest-rates-020912.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/news/mortgage/interest-rates-020912.aspx When you buy a brand-new home, you have to look for what's there -- and what's missing. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/6-tips-buying-new-home.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/6-tips-buying-new-home.aspx Whether you're inside or outside of bankruptcy, losing your homes is a possibility. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/lose-homes-bankruptcy.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/lose-homes-bankruptcy.aspx The lease-to-own term has expired, and the home lost value. Can this deal be saved? Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/lease-to-own-term.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/lease-to-own-term.aspx Tired of plain vanilla holdings? You can try spicing things up if you can handle the risk. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/6-surprising-ira-investment-options-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/6-surprising-ira-investment-options-1.aspx Sometimes you need extra cash. This couple could benefit from cash-out refinancing. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/refinance/is-cash-out-refinancing-right-for-you.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/refinance/is-cash-out-refinancing-right-for-you.aspx As mortgage rates dive, the president proposes a way to let more homeowners refinance. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/news/mortgage-rates-plunge-to-record-lows-again.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/news/mortgage-rates-plunge-to-record-lows-again.aspx See rates from our survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/news/mortgage/interest-rates-020212.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/news/mortgage/interest-rates-020212.aspx This week brought record lows for mortgage rates. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/mortgage/mortgage-rates-020212.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/mortgage/mortgage-rates-020212.aspx Lock a low mortgage rate by comparing a lineup of rates and taking care of timing. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/how-to-lock-mortgage-rate.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/how-to-lock-mortgage-rate.aspx It's tough to lower a down payment at closing. Maybe one of these options will cut your costs. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/cut-down-payment-home.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/cut-down-payment-home.aspx An added bathroom isn't going to pay for itself. And don't even think of a big-bucks home office. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/6-worst-home-fixes-for-the-money-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/6-worst-home-fixes-for-the-money-1.aspx