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Mortgages
With interest rates rising, shopping around is more important than ever.
First-time homebuyer guide
Mortgages
Being a novice often feels like a nuisance. However, there are actually perks to being a first-timer.
5 types of mortgage loans for homebuyers
Mortgages
A comprehensive list to help you find the right financing tool for your dream home.
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A primer on how these home loans work, including the lingo you need to know.
Follow these 10 steps to nail the loan and make buying that home a reality.
A comprehensive list to help you find the right financing tool for your dream home.
With interest rates rising, shopping around is more important than ever.
Not all lenders are alike. Here’s how to distinguish them, and why it matters for your mortgage.
Getting a good loan starts with choosing the right lender.
Yes, shopping around can make a difference and save you thousands.
Here are the best mortgage lenders for October 2024.
By comparing mortgage offers, you can potentially save thousands.
Think of it as mortgage preapproval lite. Easier to get, but less useful too.
They sound similar, but only one assures home sellers you’re a serious buyer.
If you’re serious about buying a home, it’s the first thing you should do.
It’s a mouthful that actually has a simple meaning: the creation of your loan.
You have to know all the questions to give the right answers.
What to expect from start to finish when lenders evaluate you for a home loan.
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How low will they go?
When you pass away, your mortgage doesn’t suddenly disappear.
Here’s what to consider before paring down your home.
If Hurricane Helene has affected your ability to pay your mortgage, contact your servicer right away.
It’s the fun part, when you get your money. But you have to be ready when it ends.
Bankrate’s Greg McBride and others weigh in on what to expect for mortgage rates in September 2024 and beyond.
Here are the best mortgage lenders for October 2024.
Our list of lenders best suited to helping out a novice homeowner-to-be.
How low will they go?
When you pass away, your mortgage doesn’t suddenly disappear.
Here are the best mortgage lenders for October 2024.
It’s a smart financial move. Here’s how to do it.
With mortgage rates set to gradually fall, does it make sense to refinance this year?
The Federal Reserve’s decisions have ripple effects, including for mortgages.
When doing so saves you money — or helps you score some.
It isn’t cheap. But what matters more is how fast you can recoup those closing costs.
Here are the best mortgage lenders for October 2024.
Our list of lenders best suited to helping out a novice homeowner-to-be.
A current or veteran military person? Here are the top VA lenders for you.
Here is Bankrate’s guide to the best construction loan lenders.
When it comes to these easier-to-qualify-for loans, these lenders are tops.
Here is Bankrate’s guide to the best 203(k) rehab mortgage lenders.
Here are some of the best bad credit mortgage lenders in 2024.
OK with doing your loan digitally? These mortgage companies are the tops.
To avoid paying capital gains tax on a foreclosed rental, the homeowner has to consider bankruptcy.
When the bank issues a 1099-A on foreclosed homes, there usually is no tax impact.
To save a home with nearly $200,000 in equity, be willing to pay a penalty — or maybe not.
The bank’s actions will determine the tax consequences of walking away from your mortgage.