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First-time homebuyer qualifications
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Latest Articles
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How to get a mortgage
Follow these 10 steps to nail the loan and make buying that home a reality.
11 min read Jun 02, 2023 -
Should I use a home equity loan to buy a car?
It’s not so much whether you can, but if you should.
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Best mortgage lenders of June 2023
Here is Bankrate’s guide to some of the best mortgage lenders.
4 min read Jun 01, 2023 -
Mortgage rate forecast for June 2023: Don’t count on lower rates
Mortgage rates were supposed to start falling by now. Will they retreat in June?
3 min read Jun 01, 2023 -
Closing costs: What are they and how much are they?
They’re upfront expenses you pay on closing day. And they can mount into the thousands.
7 min read May 31, 2023 -
First-time homebuyer qualifications
You can be a “first-time homebuyer” — and get financial aid — even if you’ve owned a place before.
4 min read May 31, 2023 -
First-time homebuyer grants
There’s one key fact that separates first-time homebuyer grants from other forms of help.
6 min read May 31, 2023 -
Pros and cons of an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)
Adjustable mortgages have lower interest rates — at first. But be ready when it resets.
5 min read May 31, 2023 -
Latest mortgage news: Rates rise again, near 7%
What happened to mortgage rates last week, and why.
3 min read May 31, 2023 -
FHA loans: What are they and how do they work?
FHA loans can help borrowers with less-than-ideal credit and cash. But they aren’t perfect.
8 min read May 31, 2023