Mortgages

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  Mortgage and real estate news this week: Home prices rise as mortgage rates exceed 7.5%

  Top mortgage and real estate news of the week

  1 min read Sep 30, 2023
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  How to get a home equity loan with bad credit

  Yes, you can get financing, even if you’re not the most creditworthy candidate.

  10 min read Sep 29, 2023
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  Loan modification vs. refinance: Which option is best for you?

  The bottom line: You can choose to refinance, but you’re forced into a loan modification.

  5 min read Sep 29, 2023
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  What are guaranteed mortgage loans?

  In short, without guaranteed mortgages, there would be a lot fewer home sales.

  5 min read Sep 29, 2023
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  Mortgage forbearance: What is it and how does it work?

  Answers to borrowers most common mortgage forbearance questions

  6 min read Sep 29, 2023
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  Missing mortgage payments: What happens, and how many can I miss before foreclosure?

  If you’ll miss a mortgage payment, contact your servicer as soon as possible.

  7 min read Sep 29, 2023
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  Best mortgage lenders for low credit score borrowers in 2023

  Here’s Bankrate’s guide to the best mortgage lenders for low credit score borrowers.

  6 min read Sep 29, 2023
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  VA loan pros and cons

  There’s a flip side to every form of financing, and VA loans are no exception.

  6 min read Sep 28, 2023
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  How to read and compare mortgage loan estimates

  A loan estimate is just that: an estimate. Here’s what you need to know.

  8 min read Sep 28, 2023
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  Fannie Mae vs. Freddie Mac: What’s the difference?

  And what do their differences mean for you, the mortgage borrower?

  4 min read Sep 28, 2023