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Shopping around for the best rate possible is more important than ever.
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Being a novice often feels like a nuisance. However, there are actually perks to being a first-timer.
A comprehensive list to help you find the right financing tool for your dream home.

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Mortgage rates jumped again this week as the war in Iran disrupts markets.
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The Federal Reserve’s decisions have ripple effects, including for mortgages.
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Jessica Lee felt pressured into borrowing from her builder’s preferred lender.
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The mortgage industry has ways to keep you from shopping around or getting the best deal. Here’s how to avoid the traps.
Mortgage debt far outpaces other forms of household debt in the U.S.
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Mirian Fuentes has big plans for her future.  The 30-year-old Mexican-American has been dating her partner, Andres, since 2024, and knew early on that he was “the one.” The couple dreams of getting [...]
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Homebuyers often focus on home prices and mortgage rates when thinking about affordability. But for millions of homeowners, another housing cost is creeping higher and quietly reshaping the math: homeowners [...]
The Federal Reserve’s decisions have ripple effects, including for mortgages.
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It isn’t cheap. But what matters more is how fast you can recoup those closing costs.
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Our list of lenders best suited to helping out a novice homeowner-to-be.
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A shared appreciation mortgage is a unique home financing arrangement.
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And what do their differences mean for you, the mortgage borrower?
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Here are options if your mortgage forbearance plan is expiring.
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Although used interchangeably, deferment isn’t the same as forbearance.
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Preforeclosure is an early step in the foreclosure process, and it’s important to take seriously.
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After several missed payments, your lender can start the foreclosure process.
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Answers to borrowers most common mortgage forbearance questions
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Here’s what to know about loss mitigation and mortgage relief.