Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
Latest Articles
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VA loans: What they are and how they work
Learn the essentials of this popular mortgage before you apply.
9 min read Jan 18, 2024 -
Should I pay off my mortgage early?
If you’ve got some extra cash, should you throw it at your mortgage?
6 min read Jan 16, 2024 -
Pro tips for how to buy a condo in 2024
Condos can be complicated. Here are our top tips for buying one.
10 min read Jan 12, 2024 -
Flex Modification Program (FMP): Everything you need to know
If you’re behind on your mortgage, a Flex Modification might be able to help.
5 min read Jan 10, 2024 -
Average mortgage debt in 2024
With climbing home prices necessitating higher loans, average mortgage debt has increased.
2 min read Jan 09, 2024 -
81% of Americans say extreme weather is costing them more. How will it affect your home costs?
Extreme weather leads to higher homeownership costs.
4 min read Jan 09, 2024 -
Homebuying checklist
Follow these steps to navigate the complex process of buying a house.
6 min read Jan 04, 2024 -
What is a property survey, and how do I get one?
You might need a property survey to buy a home, or to renovate your existing one.
5 min read Jan 03, 2024 -
Forecast: Big drops in HELOC rates, modest declines for home equity loans in 2024
Bankrate Chief Financial Analyst Greg McBride shares his take on what will happen to home equity rates in 2024.
2 min read Jan 02, 2024 -
10/1 or 10/6 ARM vs. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage
Plan to stay in your house for 10 years or less? A 10/1 ARM may be a good choice.
7 min read Dec 22, 2023