Mortgages

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• Can I get a mortgage on maternity leave?

  Maternity leave can have a big impact on the mortgage approval process.

  5 min read Jun 22, 2021

  

• 10 ways to get the best HELOC rate

  Know what to watch for to get a top offer on a home equity line of credit.

  7 min read Jun 21, 2021

  

• What to know before your HELOC draw period ends

  There are a few things you should do if your HELOC draw period is ending.

  5 min read Jun 21, 2021

  

• Today’s refinance rates rise | June 21, 2021

  The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.23 percent, up 8 basis points since the same time last week. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.49 percent, up 9 basis points over the [...]

  4 min read Jun 21, 2021

  

• Today’s Best Mortgage and Refinance Rates, June 21, 2021 – Majority of rates rise

  Rates stay close to historic lows: the average rate for the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.17, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.43 percent, and the average 5/1 ARM rate is 3.20 perc [...]

  3 min read Jun 21, 2021

  

• What’s driving mortgage rates the week of June 21-25, 2021

  Mortgage rates are hard to predict, but the market will watch these reports.

  1 min read Jun 21, 2021

  

• How mortgage companies use your data

  Companies are increasingly scraping your personal data to get you the most relevant mortgage offers.

  4 min read Jun 21, 2021

  

• Need a bigger mortgage? These 8 strategies can help

  As home values rise to record highs, learn how to boost your borrowing power.

  4 min read Jun 21, 2021

  

• Mortgage rate deals for week ending June 19, 2021: Top offers from lenders

  Shopping around can help you score a better deal. Here’s how.

  1 min read Jun 19, 2021

  

• Mortgage and real estate news this week: The sell/buy dilemma and the end of eviction protections

  Is it worth it to consolidate your student loans with your mortgage?

  1 min read Jun 19, 2021