Mortgages

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Mortgage Basics

How to get the best mortgage rate

Ready to buy a house? With rates rising, learn how to get the best possible rate.

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5 types of mortgages

These days, homebuyers have home loan options. We explain what they are and how they work.

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First-time homebuyer guide

Use this first-time homebuyer guide to make informed decisions.

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6 questions homebuyers should ask

Grooming your credit score and researching the housing market are on your to-do list.

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Editor's Picks

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Mortgage rate forecast for December 2022: A celebratory pause?

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As housing market cools, conforming loan limits to rise for 2023

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Calendar: What’s driving mortgage rates the week of Nov. 28-Dec. 2, 2022

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In tough housing market, mortgage rate buydowns gain momentum

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Could you pay less for an FHA loan in 2023?

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