Mortgage rate deals for week ending March 25, 2023: Top offers from lenders
Mortgage rates have been volatile, but there are deals to be had.
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Mar 25, 2023
EXPERTISE
- Mortgages
- Mortgage refinancing
- Homebuying
- Homeownership
- Home equity
- Housing market
- Real estate
EDUCATION
- Quinnipiac University
About the author
Suzanne De Vita is the mortgage editor for Bankrate, focusing on mortgage and real estate topics for homebuyers, homeowners, investors and renters. Previously, her newsletter work has been recognized by the National Association of Real Estate Editors.
Expertise
Mortgages, mortgage refinancing, homebuying and homeownership, home equity, housing market, real estate
Experience
Prior to joining Bankrate, Suzanne was the senior online editor at RISMedia, where she covered the real estate trade, a content and PR strategist for a home staging firm and an art teacher. She is also a Chicken Soup for the Soul contributor and storyteller.
Education
A Connecticut native, Suzanne has a BA in Communications with an emphasis on Media Studies from Quinnipiac University.
Suzanne's latest articles
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Latest HELOC news: Rates rise again
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Mortgage points and how they can cut your interest costs
Points can save you a bundle of money, but it pays to do a little analysis first.
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First-time homebuyer programs by state
Most states offer first-time homebuyer loan programs.
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To improve your chances of getting approved for condo financing, follow these tips.
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Mortgage brokers: What they are and how they can help
Looking for a mortgage? A mortgage broker is worth considering, especially for first-time buyers.
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Mortgage application: Questions to prepare for
The Uniform Residential Loan Application includes the following sections.
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Every borrower’s situation is different, but there are at least two schools of thought.
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