Mortgage and real estate news this week: First-time homebuyer tips, making a down payment
Top consumer mortgage news of the week
1 min read
May 28, 2022
EXPERTISE
- Mortgages
- Mortgage refinancing
- Homebuying
- Homebuyer assistance programs
EDUCATION
- Fordham University
About the author
Ruben Çağınalp is an associate writer for Bankrate, focusing on mortgage topics.
Expertise
Mortgages, mortgage refinancing, homebuying, homebuyer assistance programs
Experience
Prior to joining Bankrate, Ruben interned as an LGBTQ+ civil rights paralegal, completed three university research fellowships and published his work in undergraduate research journals. He currently serves as a board member at the American Trans Resource Hub.
Education
Ruben has a BA in Comparative Literature from Fordham University.
Ruben's Latest Articles
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Yes, indeed, if it was built pre-1978. Here’s what you can do about it.
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Historical mortgage rate trends: 1970s to 2022
Over the last 50 years, mortgage rates have reached both peaks and valleys.
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