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With interest rates rising, shopping around is more important than ever.
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Mortgages
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5 types of mortgage loans for homebuyers
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A comprehensive list to help you find the right financing tool for your dream home.
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- The Mortgage Process
- Guide to Comparing Mortgage Lenders
- Applying for a Mortgage
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.
Shopping around for a mortgage can make a big difference in the amount you pay.
Here are the best mortgage lenders for November 2025.
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.
A mortgage application includes everything the lender needs to know to approve or deny your loan.
What to expect from start to finish when lenders evaluate you for a home loan.
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Mortgage rates edged back down a bit lower this week.
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Mortgage rates reversed course to edge a bit higher this week.
The median first-time homebuyer is 10 years older than they were 15 years ago. It’s another sign of the home affordability problem.
For one thing, you could lose your home if things go south.
Here are the best mortgage lenders for November 2025.
A huge home-value gap has opened up between coastal cities and the rest of the U.S.
The answer depends on how far into the loan you are or how close you may be to the end.
One readers asks: When will we be out of this economic downturn?
A reader asks: Should I pay down my mortgage or contribute more to retirement?
Readers want to know: Will economic disruption cause home prices to fall?
One reader asks: With interest rates so low, is it a good idea to invest in real estate?
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Here are the best mortgage lenders for November 2025.
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When it comes to these easier-to-qualify-for loans, these lenders are tops.
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OK with doing your loan digitally? These mortgage companies are the tops.
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When filing Chapter 7, you must disclose all assets, but it doesn’t mean you can’t keep some.
If you can’t pay your mortgage, you may be able to have it modified. Here’s what to look for.
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It’s not the end if you miss just one. But don’t make a habit of it.
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It’s like a mortgage, only it makes foreclosure a lot easier.
If you’re behind on your mortgage, a Flex Modification might be able to help.
A notice of default is the first legal step in foreclosure. If left unaddressed, you could lose your home.