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First-time homebuyer loans
Assistance for new buyers can make homeownership more affordable and accessible.
First-time homebuyer guide
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Should you roll your student loans into a mortgage?
Does it make sense to trade home equity for student loans?
4 min read Jun 15, 2021
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What is a grant deed?
Unlike other types of deeds, a grant deed does not safeguard the buyer completely.
3 min read Jun 15, 2021
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What is a bargain and sale deed?
A bargain and sale deed crops up in foreclosure or tax sales. Here’s what it means.
3 min read Jun 15, 2021
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Today’s refi rates drop | June 14, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.15 percent, down 1 basis point over the last week. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.40 percent, down 2 basis point over the last seven [...]
4 min read Jun 14, 2021
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Current National Mortgage & Refinance Rates, June 14th, 2021: Most rates fall
Mortgage rates stay near record lows: the average rate for the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.08, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.36 percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 adjustable [...]
3 min read Jun 14, 2021
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6 questions every unmarried couple should ask before buying a house
What every unmarried couple needs to know about buying a home
5 min read Jun 14, 2021
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Advice to mortgage borrowers: Shop hard for the best deal
Don’t make this mortgage mistake — it’ll cost you.
3 min read Jun 14, 2021
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Calendar: What’s driving mortgage rates the week of June 14-18
Investors and lenders will scrutinize the latest Fed pronouncments.
1 min read Jun 14, 2021
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Mortgage rate deals for week ending June 12, 2021: Top offers from lenders
Shopping around can help you score a better deal. Here’s how.
1 min read Jun 12, 2021
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Mortgage and real estate news this week: Falling rates and visualizing the housing market
Top stories this week included advice on whether to pay off your mortgage early.
1 min read Jun 12, 2021