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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10 ways to get the best HELOC rate
Know what to watch for to get a top offer on a home equity line of credit.
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Current Mortgage Rates for March 1st, 2021 | Rates climb
Rates remain near historic lows: the average rate you’ll pay for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.25, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.53 percent percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 adjustable [...]
3 min read Mar 01, 2021
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Today’s refi rates rise | March 1, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.32 percent, up 25 basis points over the last week. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.61 percent, up 14 basis points since the same time [...]
4 min read Mar 01, 2021
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How to get preapproved for a mortgage
If you’re looking to buy a home, one of the first steps you should take is getting preapproved.
5 min read Mar 01, 2021
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Mortgage rate deals for March 1, 2021: Top offers from lenders
The best offers on Bankrate.com are getting less generous.
1 min read Mar 01, 2021
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Mortgage rate forecast for March 2021: Upward pressure predicted
Mortgage rates are likely to rise this month, but will remain low by historic levels.
3 min read Mar 01, 2021
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Mortgage Q & A: Cities are doing just fine, TD Bank executive says
Urban housing markets are still alive, and mortgage rates are on their way up.
3 min read Mar 01, 2021
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2021 New Jersey first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in New Jersey, help is available.
3 min read Mar 01, 2021
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2021 Maryland first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Maryland, help is available.
3 min read Mar 01, 2021
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Mortgage and real estate news this week: Migration patterns shift, Black homeownership rates
As we approach year two in the pandemic, here’s where things stand in the mortgage and real estate industries.
1 min read Feb 27, 2021