http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx Rates, analysis and mortgage-hunting tips en-us Copyright 2013, Bankrate Inc. Fri, 24 May 2013 08:11:23 GMT webmaster@bankrate.com (webmaster) http://www.bankrate.com/Images/logos/bankratelogo.gif http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx 118 22 60 Mortgage experts predict what will happen to rates over the next week -- and why. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/news/rate-trends/mortgage.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/news/rate-trends/mortgage.aspx As mortgage rates keep rising, you can point a finger at the Fed for some ill-timed words. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-analysis.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-analysis.aspx See rates from our survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/rate-roundup.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/rate-roundup.aspx Mortgage rates rose to the highest point since last March. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/mortgage/mortgage-rates-052313.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/mortgage/mortgage-rates-052313.aspx View current mortgage rates based on Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts. Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/current-interest-rates.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/current-interest-rates.aspx You can't deduct mortgage payments, but you can take other tax breaks on rental property. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/deduct-mortgage-payments-for-rental.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/deduct-mortgage-payments-for-rental.aspx Don't forget retirement savings while focusing on paying off your mortgage. Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/homeowner-wants-mortgage-free-52.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/homeowner-wants-mortgage-free-52.aspx Think you are stuck with a reverse mortgage? Don't worry -- you have an option to refinance. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/refi-reverse-mortgage-keep-wife-in-house.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/refi-reverse-mortgage-keep-wife-in-house.aspx Mortgage rates jumped for a second straight week. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/mortgage/mortgage-rates-051613.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/mortgage/mortgage-rates-051613.aspx You've worked hard for your retirement. Here's a strategy to be mortgage-free by then. Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/retire-mortgage-free-5-years.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/retire-mortgage-free-5-years.aspx Mortgage rates moved higher after better-than-expected news about jobs. Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/mortgage/mortgage-rates-050913.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/mortgage/mortgage-rates-050913.aspx It's free to challenge property taxes. Watch out for companies that want to charge you for it. Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/beware-scams-when-cutting-property-taxes.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/beware-scams-when-cutting-property-taxes.aspx Almost retired? There's no time to spare. Here's what to do with your final paychecks. Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/invest-401k-pay-down-mortgage.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/invest-401k-pay-down-mortgage.aspx Mortgage rates declined across the board this week. Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/mortgage/mortgage-rates-050213.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/mortgage/mortgage-rates-050213.aspx If you have shaky credit, getting a new mortgage will be difficult, but not impossible. Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/damaged-credit-get-mortgage.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/damaged-credit-get-mortgage.aspx