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Mortgage and real estate news this week: July rate forecast, and when to consider a bank statement loan
Mortgage rates are likely to continue rising.
1 min read Jul 02, 2022 -
Mortgage rate deals for week ending July 2, 2022: Top offers from lenders
Mortgage rates retreated slightly this week.
2 min read Jul 02, 2022 -
Mortgage rate forecast for July 2022: Borrowers feel the heat
In the near term, don’t expect much relief.
5 min read Jul 01, 2022 -
Best mortgage lenders of July 2022
Here is Bankrate’s guide to some of the best mortgage lenders.
4 min read Jul 01, 2022 -
Latest mortgage news: After flirting with 6%, rates retreat
Inflation is pushing mortgage rates higher.
3 min read Jun 29, 2022 -
Housing Heat Index: Which state real estate markets are doing the best, worst during the pandemic boom?
Utah and Arizona rank atop Bankrate’s Housing Heat Index. Louisiana is at the bottom.
4 min read Jun 29, 2022 -
Divorce and your mortgage: Here’s what to know
Think divorce is rough? Try dissolving the mortgage afterward. Here are some options.
7 min read Jun 29, 2022 -
First-time homebuyer qualifications
The term “first-time homebuyer” can be misleading.
2 min read Jun 29, 2022 -
Bank statement loan: Who should get one?
While an option for some borrowers, there are downsides.
4 min read Jun 29, 2022 -
HELOCs aren’t interest-only forever
A HELOC is an interest-only product during the years of the loan term that the borrower can draw against the line of credit.
5 min read Jun 28, 2022