Mortgage Basics
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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.
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USDA loans require no down payment and are designed for low- to moderate-income homebuyers.
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2021 Indiana first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Indiana, help is available.
4 min read Mar 09, 2021
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2021 South Carolina first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in South Carolina, help is available.
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Today’s refi rates mixed – March 8, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.32 percent, unchanged compared with a week ago. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.56 percent, down 5 basis points from a week ago. The [...]
4 min read Mar 08, 2021
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Best online mortgage lenders in 2021
With an online mortgage, all or many of the steps in the lending process can be completed electronically.
4 min read Mar 08, 2021
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This index shows where you should buy a home, and where you’re better off renting
Chicago and New York City homes flash buy signs, Dallas sends warning signals, index says.
2 min read Mar 08, 2021
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Mortgage rates are in refinance sweet spot, but for how long?
After dropping for months, rates suddenly snapped upward, creating an unusual drama.
3 min read Mar 08, 2021
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2021 Maine first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Maine, help is available.
4 min read Mar 08, 2021
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2021 Utah first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Utah, help is available.
4 min read Mar 08, 2021
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Mortgage and real estate news this week: Hot housing market, environmental justice, sales commissions
With the spring homebuying season nearly here, a look at the latest mortgage and real estate news.
1 min read Mar 06, 2021