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Mortgage and real estate news this week: Fed rate hikes and the housing market
Top mortgage and real estate news of the week
1 min read Feb 04, 2023 -
Mortgage rate deals for week ending Feb. 4, 2023: Top offers from lenders
Mortgage rates have been volatile, but there are deals to be had.
1 min read Feb 04, 2023 -
Best mortgage lenders of February 2023
Here is Bankrate’s guide to some of the best mortgage lenders.
7 min read Feb 03, 2023 -
How the Federal Reserve affects ARMs, HELOCs and home equity loans
If you have a home equity loan or variable-rate mortgage, pay attention to the Fed.
2 min read Feb 01, 2023 -
How the Federal Reserve affects mortgage rates
Analysts widely expect the Federal Reserve to again hike its key rate in November.
2 min read Feb 01, 2023 -
Latest mortgage news: Rates keep falling as economic uncertainty eases
Mortgage rates have backed off from 7 percent.
3 min read Feb 01, 2023 -
What to expect when closing on a house
Don’t get tripped up at the finish line when you buy a house.
8 min read Feb 01, 2023 -
Georgia first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Georgia, help is available.
4 min read Feb 01, 2023 -
Mortgage rate forecast for February 2023: Will the groundhog see the shadow of January rates?
The consensus is clear — if undramatic: They’ll probably gently drift, like a falling snowflake.
5 min read Jan 31, 2023 -
Risks of home equity loans and how to avoid them
Tapping home equity can be a smart move, but know what surprises could be lurking.
7 min read Jan 30, 2023