Mortgages

There aren’t enough homes for sale. Existing homeowners have self-imposed golden handcuffs in the form of 3% mortgage rates, and they aren’t in a hurry to move. We keep hearing that the U.S. needs [...]

Mortgage rates continue to rise, jumping 14 basis points to 6.6% this week.

Real estate commissions: How much are they and how do they work?

Breaking into the Los Angeles housing market, 32-year-old Benny To found a creative path to homeownership by buying a multifamily probate property. Despite being told the sale would be easy, a family dispute [...]

Want to sell your house without using an agent? Here’s what you need to know.

Many people across the United States are opening their utility bills to an unwelcome surprise. Michael Strickland of Dallas, however, says he saw it coming. “But seeing the actual number still gave me [...]

Chandra Hawkins repaid $10K in credit card debt, improved her credit score and bought a house.

Mortgage rates jumped again this week on rising inflation and the ongoing war in Iran.

Bottom line: Will refinancing help you save money?

Here’s how to refinance a car loan and save.

Whether you can refinance your car loan with poor credit and save depends on several factors, including your current loan.

It takes a bit of strategy. Here’s what you need to know, in seven handy tips.

Here are the best mortgage lenders for April 2026.

The Federal Reserve’s decisions have ripple effects, including for mortgages.

Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in Florida in 2026.

Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in California in 2025.

Here are the best mortgage lenders for April 2026.

Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in Florida in 2026.

Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in California in 2025.

Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in Texas in 2026.

Our list of lenders best suited to helping out a novice homeowner-to-be.

When it comes to these easier-to-qualify-for loans, these lenders are tops.

Here are some of the best cash-out refinance lenders in 2026.

Here is Bankrate’s guide to the best construction loan lenders.

Here are strategies for avoiding foreclosure if you have trouble making house payments.

This legal process could help you keep your home — but it comes with a catch.

Trust us, you don’t want to trigger it. Here’s why.

A 40-year mortgage comes with lower monthly payments, but higher interest costs.

A deed in lieu is generally a last resort by a homeowner to avoid foreclosure.

Up to four, usually. But it’s complicated.

It can get a homeowner out of a jam and a buyer a good deal. But it’s tough to pull off.

Yes, you can own again. But it’ll take patience and a strong financial profile.