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Mortgage and real estate news this week: Tips for millennial homebuyers, and how to protect yourself from predatory loans
Top consumer mortgage and real estate news of the week.
1 min read Sep 24, 2022 -
Mortgage rate deals for week ending Sept. 24, 2022: Top offers from lenders
Mortgage rates have been volatile, but there are deals to be had.
1 min read Sep 24, 2022 -
Lender-paid private mortgage insurance (LPMI): Is it a good idea?
LPMI allows you to forgo mortgage insurance, but you’ll have to stomach a higher interest rate.
6 min read Sep 23, 2022 -
What are construction loans, and how do they work?
Build your knowledge about these complex mortgages before hammering the first nail.
9 min read Sep 23, 2022 -
Should you refinance with the same lender?
Find out if your lender can offer you a better deal.
2 min read Sep 22, 2022 -
ARMs return with lower rates: Should you get one to buy a home?
Although ARMs are buzzy again, the risk hasn’t changed.
4 min read Sep 22, 2022 -
How the Federal Reserve affects mortgage rates
The central bank recently hiked its key rate.
3 min read Sep 21, 2022 -
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 Sep 21, 2022 -
Latest mortgage news: Rates keep pushing past 6% to a 14-year high
Mortgage rates keep rising.
2 min read Sep 21, 2022 -
Reverse mortgage scams: What they are and how to avoid them
Don’t take out a reverse mortgage before learning about these scams.
5 min read Sep 21, 2022