Mortgage Basics
6 questions homebuyers should ask
Grooming your credit score and researching the housing market are on your to-do list.
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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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.
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Mortgage rate deals for week ending March 6, 2021: Top offers from lenders
The best offers on Bankrate.com got a bit more generous in recent days.
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Current Mortgage Rates for March 5th, 2021 : Rates trend higher
It is currently a favorable time to take out a mortgage: the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.21, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.50 percent, and the average rate on a [...]
3 min read Mar 05, 2021
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Today’s mortgage refinance rates rises | March 5, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.30 percent, up 13 basis points since the same time last week. The average rate for a 15-year fixed refi is 2.54 percent, down 2 basis points over the last [...]
5 min read Mar 05, 2021
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With low mortgage rates, around 13 million homeowners can benefit from refinance
How to cut your monthly mortgage payment with a refinance.
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What is a mortgage banker?
Here, we explore what mortgage bankers do in the process of getting a home loan.
3 min read Mar 05, 2021
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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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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