Mortgage Basics
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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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Mortgage rate forecast for March 2021: Mostly higher as the economic clouds clear
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
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Today’s Best Mortgage Rates, February 26th, 2021 : Rates rise
Rates remain near historic lows: the average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate is 3.15, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.48 percent percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 adjustable rate mortgageis [...]
3 min read Feb 26, 2021
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Today’s refinance rates advance : February 26, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.17 percent, up 16 basis points over the last week. The average rate for a 15-year fixed refi is 2.56 percent, up 11 basis points since the same time last week. [...]
4 min read Feb 26, 2021
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6 ways to know whether a 15-year mortgage is right for you
These shorter mortgages are more popular than ever. See if one will fit your needs.
4 min read Feb 26, 2021
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Biden extends forbearance and foreclosure protections through June. Here’s how forbearance works
There are options for staying in your home even if you still can’t pay the mortgage.
5 min read Feb 26, 2021
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Mortgage rate deals for February 25, 2021: Top offers from lenders
Clicked-on rates are getting more expensive.
1 min read Feb 26, 2021