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Latest Articles
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What is the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) and why is it important?
It’s a way that you can get a sense of how a lender treats borrowers like yourself.
3 min read Jun 05, 2023 -
No-closing-cost refinance: What it is and how it works
You save a chunk of cash upfront, but it may cost you more in the long run.
5 min read Jun 05, 2023 -
LGBTQ homebuyers: Know your rights
A majority of LGBTQ renters fear discrimination in the homebuying process.
4 min read Jun 05, 2023 -
Mortgage and real estate news this week: Should I hold off on buying a home?
Top mortgage and real estate news of the week
1 min read Jun 03, 2023 -
What is a 7/1 adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)?
It could be a good deal, depending on how you think interest rates are trending.
6 min read Jun 02, 2023 -
How to get a mortgage
Follow these 10 steps to nail the loan and make buying that home a reality.
11 min read Jun 02, 2023 -
Should I use a home equity loan to buy a car?
It’s not so much whether you can, but if you should.
5 min read Jun 01, 2023 -
Best mortgage lenders of June 2023
Here is Bankrate’s guide to some of the best mortgage lenders.
4 min read Jun 01, 2023 -
Mortgage rate forecast for June 2023: Don’t count on lower rates
Mortgage rates were supposed to start falling by now. Will they retreat in June?
3 min read Jun 01, 2023 -
Closing costs: What are they and how much are they?
They’re upfront expenses you pay on closing day. And they can mount into the thousands.
7 min read May 31, 2023