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Mortgage and real estate news this week: Home prices rise as mortgage rates exceed 7.5%
Top mortgage and real estate news of the week
1 min read Sep 30, 2023 -
How to get a home equity loan with bad credit
Yes, you can get financing, even if you’re not the most creditworthy candidate.
10 min read Sep 29, 2023 -
Loan modification vs. refinance: Which option is best for you?
The bottom line: You can choose to refinance, but you’re forced into a loan modification.
5 min read Sep 29, 2023 -
What are guaranteed mortgage loans?
In short, without guaranteed mortgages, there would be a lot fewer home sales.
5 min read Sep 29, 2023 -
Mortgage forbearance: What is it and how does it work?
Answers to borrowers most common mortgage forbearance questions
6 min read Sep 29, 2023 -
Missing mortgage payments: What happens, and how many can I miss before foreclosure?
If you’ll miss a mortgage payment, contact your servicer as soon as possible.
7 min read Sep 29, 2023 -
Best mortgage lenders for low credit score borrowers in 2023
Here’s Bankrate’s guide to the best mortgage lenders for low credit score borrowers.
6 min read Sep 29, 2023 -
VA loan pros and cons
There’s a flip side to every form of financing, and VA loans are no exception.
6 min read Sep 28, 2023 -
How to read and compare mortgage loan estimates
A loan estimate is just that: an estimate. Here’s what you need to know.
8 min read Sep 28, 2023 -
Fannie Mae vs. Freddie Mac: What’s the difference?
And what do their differences mean for you, the mortgage borrower?
4 min read Sep 28, 2023