Mortgages

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  Mortgage news this week: Rates keep falling

  What happened in mortgage news this week

  1 min read Dec 02, 2023
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  What is a wraparound mortgage and how can help homebuyers and sellers?

  The home seller becomes your lender In this obscure financing option.

  6 min read Dec 01, 2023
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  What happens if your mortgage company goes bankrupt?

  Sometimes lenders get into trouble, just like homeowners. Here’s what it means for your mortgage.

  5 min read Dec 01, 2023
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  Conforming loans: What they are and how they work

  It’s a mortgage has to adhere to certain standards — to protect both you and the lender.

  8 min read Dec 01, 2023
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  VA loan refinance: What is it and how does it work?

  If you qualify, a VA refinance can be a great way to snag a low rate.

  7 min read Dec 01, 2023
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  Are home equity loans tax-deductible?

  Home equity borrowers can deduct interest, but only if they meet these requirements.

  6 min read Dec 01, 2023
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  Mortgage rate forecast for December 2023: The gift of lower rates

  Many forecasts now call for rates to stick in the 7 percent range.

  5 min read Dec 01, 2023
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  Best mortgage lenders of December 2023

  Here is Bankrate’s guide to some of the best mortgage lenders.

  4 min read Dec 01, 2023
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  What is a 3/1 adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)?

  Want the lowest-possible interest rate? This mortgage delivers — for a few brief years.

  4 min read Dec 01, 2023
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  What happens when you pay off your mortgage?

  Owning your home free and clear carries both financial and emotional rewards.

  7 min read Nov 30, 2023