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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The housing gender gap: Why women still face roadblocks in buying homes and building home equity
More single women than men own homes. But they pay more and get less out of them.
13 min read May 20, 2024 -
5 biggest myths about mortgage refinance
Don’t let lack of knowledge hold you back from refinancing.
7 min read Aug 27, 2024 -
The top renovations that increase home value in 2024
Eight remodeling jobs that’ll enhance your home equity (and often your home life too).
10 min read May 13, 2024 -
6 lessons I learned from inheriting a parent’s house
A Bankrate writer shares tough lessons she learned after inheriting her mother’s house.
6 min read May 03, 2024 -
How to avoid mortgage rate lock extension fees
Protect yourself from being charged over a loan delay that wasn’t your fault.
4 min read Apr 19, 2024 -
VA loans: What they are and how they work
Learn the essentials of this popular mortgage before you apply.
7 min read Aug 27, 2024 -
Home equity loan or HELOC vs. cash-out mortgage refinance
Knowing the differences among equity loans will help you make the right choice.
9 min read Apr 16, 2024 -
What not to do before closing on a house
How to navigate the time between when you apply for a mortgage and when it closes.
7 min read Jun 20, 2024 -
How to refinance a rental property
No, it’s not exactly the same as refinancing your home’s mortgage.
7 min read Apr 11, 2024 -
VA loan down payment: Definition and requirements
Most VA loan borrowers don’t have to make a down payment. Here’s how to decide whether you should.
5 min read Apr 10, 2024