Mortgages

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  How does mortgage amortization work?

  Using Bankrate’s calculator can help you see the outcomes for different scenarios.

  4 min read Jan 24, 2022
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  What is a conforming mortgage loan?

  A mortgage has to adhere to certain standards in order to be considered conforming.

  7 min read Jan 24, 2022
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  Build your dream home with an FHA construction loan

  An FHA construction loan can help you build a new home or renovate one you plan to buy.

  5 min read Jan 24, 2022
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  FOMC meeting: How the Federal Reserve affects mortgage rates

  The Fed doesn’t directly impact mortgage rates, but rates spiked ahead of this month’s Fed meeting.

  4 min read Jan 24, 2022
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  Mortgage rate deals for week ending Jan. 24, 2022: Top offers from lenders

  The refinancing window narrowed in the past week.

  1 min read Jan 24, 2022
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  Today’s mortgage refinance rates increase – January 24, 2022

  The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.68 percent, up 17 basis points over the last week. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 3.00 percent, up 19 basis points over the last week. [...]

  5 min read Jan 24, 2022
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  Today’s national mortgage & refinance rates, January 24, 2022: Rates rise

  Now is a favorable time to take out a mortgage: the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.68, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 3.01 percent, and the average 5/1 ARM rate is 2.79 per [...]

  3 min read Jan 24, 2022
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  The innocent mistake that derailed my mortgage refinance

  Make sure you understand the intricacies of your lender’s application process to snag your mortgage refi.

  4 min read Jan 24, 2022
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  Best FHA mortgage lenders in 2022

  Here is Bankrate’s guide to the best FHA mortgage lenders.

  4 min read Jan 24, 2022
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  Best FHA 203(k) rehab mortgage lenders in 2022

  Here is Bankrate’s guide to the best 203(k) rehab mortgage lenders.

  3 min read Jan 24, 2022