Mortgage Basics
6 questions homebuyers should ask
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First-time homebuyer loans
Assistance for new buyers can make homeownership more affordable and accessible.
5 mortgage loans for homebuyers
These days, homebuyers have fewer home loan options. We explain what they are and how they work.
All about USDA mortgages
USDA loans require no down payment and are designed for low- to moderate-income homebuyers.
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What is a mortgage banker?
Here, we explore what mortgage bankers do in the process of getting a home loan.
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2021 Washington first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Washington, help is available.
4 min read Mar 05, 2021
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With low mortgage rates, 16.7 million homeowners can benefit from refinance
How to cut your monthly mortgage payment with a refinance.
1 min read Mar 03, 2021
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Requirements for a home equity loan or HELOC in 2021
When lenders check your financial situation, these criteria will count the most.
8 min read Mar 04, 2021
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Current National Mortgage Rates, March 4th, 2021 : Rates trend upward
Mortgage rates remain close to historic lows: the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.18, the average rate for the benchmark 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.50 percent, and the average rate on a [...]
3 min read Mar 04, 2021
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Today’s mortgage refinance rates rises : March 4, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.26 percent, up 10 basis points compared with a week ago. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 2.55 percent, down 1 basis points from a week ago. The [...]
4 min read Mar 04, 2021
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After sharp move, mortgage rates retreat a bit
“We are no longer in a recession,” says Logan Mohtashami, housing analyst at HousingWire.
1 min read Mar 04, 2021
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30-year mortgage rate inches above 3 percent, Freddie Mac reports
The benchmark 30-year mortgage rate rose above 3 percent for the first time since this summer.
1 min read Mar 04, 2021
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Best jumbo mortgage lenders in 2021
Here is Bankrate’s guide to the best jumbo mortgage lenders.
5 min read Mar 04, 2021
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How to find the best VA lender
Most lenders make VA loans, but here’s how to find one that really knows the ropes.
3 min read Mar 04, 2021