Mortgages

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  Mortgage rate forecast for July 2022: Borrowers feel the heat

  In the near term, don’t expect much relief.

  5 min read Jul 01, 2022
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  Best mortgage lenders of July 2022

  Here is Bankrate’s guide to some of the best mortgage lenders.

  4 min read Jul 01, 2022
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  Latest mortgage news: After flirting with 6%, rates retreat

  Inflation is pushing mortgage rates higher.

  3 min read Jun 29, 2022
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  Housing Heat Index: Which state real estate markets are doing the best, worst during the pandemic boom?

  Utah and Arizona rank atop Bankrate’s Housing Heat Index. Louisiana is at the bottom.

  4 min read Jun 29, 2022
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  Divorce and your mortgage: Here’s what to know

  Think divorce is rough? Try dissolving the mortgage afterward. Here are some options.

  7 min read Jun 29, 2022
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  First-time homebuyer qualifications

  The term “first-time homebuyer” can be misleading.

  2 min read Jun 29, 2022
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  Bank statement loan: Who should get one?

  While an option for some borrowers, there are downsides.

  4 min read Jun 29, 2022
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  HELOCs aren’t interest-only forever

  A HELOC is an interest-only product during the years of the loan term that the borrower can draw against the line of credit.

  5 min read Jun 28, 2022
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  What happens if you don’t pay HOA fees?

  Here are some scenarios that might happen to you if you fail to pay your HOA fees.

  4 min read Jun 28, 2022
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  Portfolio mortgages: What they are and how they work

  A portfolio loan can be attractive to borrowers in some situations.

  3 min read Jun 28, 2022