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These days, homebuyers have fewer home loan options. We explain what they are and how they work.
USDA loans require no down payment and are designed for low- to moderate-income homebuyers.
Mortgage rates are likely to rise this month, but will remain low by historic levels.
Urban housing markets are still alive, and mortgage rates are on their way up.
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in New Jersey, help is available.
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Maryland, help is available.
As we approach year two in the pandemic, here’s where things stand in the mortgage and real estate industries.
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 [...]
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. [...]
These shorter mortgages are more popular than ever. See if one will fit your needs.
There are options for staying in your home even if you still can’t pay the mortgage.
Clicked-on rates are getting more expensive.