Mortgage Basics
First-time homebuyer loans
Assistance for new buyers can make homeownership more affordable and accessible.
How to get the best mortgage rate
Ready to buy a house? With rates near historic lows, this may be a great time to take the plunge.
All about USDA mortgages
USDA loans require no down payment and are designed for low- to moderate-income homebuyers.
5 mortgage loans for homebuyers
These days, homebuyers have fewer home loan options. We explain what they are and how they work.
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Current Mortgage Refinance Rates, November 26, 2020 | Rate rises
Refinance rates were mixed, but one key rate climbed. If you haven’t locked a refi yet, see how your future mortgage payments could be affected.
5 min read Nov 26, 2020
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Today’s Mortgage Rates, November 26, 2020 | Rates lower
Multiple benchmark mortgage rates decreased today. If you’re shopping for a mortgage, see how your payments might be affected.
5 min read Nov 26, 2020
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30-Year Interest Rates for November 25, 2020 | Rates move down
Interested in getting a 30-year mortgage or refinance? 30-year mortgage rates dropped today, while 30-year refinance rates rose.. See how that could affect your home loan payments.
4 min read Nov 26, 2020
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30-year mortgage rate holds at record low, says Freddie Mac
The average rate remained at 2.72 percent, matching last week’s low.
1 min read Nov 25, 2020
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Current Refinance Rates, November 25, 2020 | Rate trends higher
Refinance rates were mixed, but one key rate climbed. See what that means for your refinance.
4 min read Nov 25, 2020
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Mortgage Interest Rates Today, November 25, 2020 | Rates slide
Several closely watched mortgage rates trended down today. If you’re shopping for a home loan, see how that could affect you.
5 min read Nov 25, 2020
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30-Year Mortgage Rates for November 24, 2020 | Rates up
Interested in a 30-year purchase or refinance loan? While 30-year mortgage rates rose, 30-year refi rates fell.. See how that could affect your home loan payments.
3 min read Nov 25, 2020
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Everything you need to know about reverse mortgages
These home equity loans can be a source of cash for seniors, albeit an expensive one.
9 min read Nov 25, 2020
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The 5 most important requirements to borrow from home equity
When lenders check your financial situation, these criteria will count the most.
8 min read Nov 24, 2020
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Mortgage rates just dropped to a new record low: Bankrate data
Borrowing costs go lower still in Bankrate’s weekly survey of lenders.
3 min read Nov 24, 2020