Mortgages

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Mortgage Basics

First-time homebuyer guide

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

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5 types of mortgages

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

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How to get the best mortgage rate

Ready to buy a house? With rates near historic lows, this may be a great time to take the plunge.

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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

Current mortgage interest rates

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What to know before your HELOC draw period ends

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How big mortgage lenders hope to clear the appraisal logjam

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How to find the best FHA mortgage lender

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LGBTQ community: Know your rights as a homebuyer

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What are real estate closing costs and how much will you pay?

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10 first-time homebuyer loans and programs

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Calendar: What’s driving mortgage rates the week of Oct. 18-22, 2021?

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Latest Articles

Latest mortgage rates: Refinancing window is still open

If you haven’t refinanced your mortgage in the last year, now is the time.

3 min read Oct 27, 2021
How to get a mortgage with poor or bad credit

Have credit issues in your past? You still might qualify for a home loan.

7 min read Oct 28, 2021
Today’s refinance rates slide | October 28, 2021

The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.13 percent, down 3 basis points over the last seven days. The average rate for a 15-year fixed refi is 2.44 percent, unchanged from a week ago. The average [...]

5 min read Oct 28, 2021
Today’s mortgage & refinance rates, October 28th, 2021 – Rates down

Mortgage interest rates stay close to historic lows: the average rate for the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.14, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.44 percent, and the average 5/1 ARM [...]

3 min read Oct 28, 2021
What is title insurance?

Most mortgage lenders require homebuyers to purchase title insurance.

4 min read Oct 28, 2021
Current mortgage interest rates

See rates from our weekly national survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards.

6 min read Oct 27, 2021
What to know before your HELOC draw period ends

There are a few things you should do if your HELOC draw period is ending.

5 min read Oct 27, 2021
Home equity line of credit (HELOC) vs. home equity loan: How do they work?

Know the differences between these products before you borrow against your equity.

5 min read Oct 27, 2021
Today’s mortgage refinance rates move higher – October 27, 2021

The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.20 percent, up 4 basis points over the last seven days. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.46 percent, up 2 basis point over the last [...]

5 min read Oct 27, 2021
Compare today’s mortgage and refinance rates, October 27, 2021: Majority of rates rise

Mortgage interest rates remain within reach of record lows: the average rate you’ll pay for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.20, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.47 percent, and the average [...]

2 min read Oct 27, 2021