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These days, homebuyers have fewer home loan options. We explain what they are and how they work.
USDA loans require no down payment and are designed for low- to moderate-income homebuyers.
Rates remain near historic lows: the average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is 3.14, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.48 percent percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 adjustable rate mortgageis [...]
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 3.16 percent, up 16 basis points since the same time last week. The 15-year fixed refi average rate is now 2.56 percent, up 13 basis points since the same time [...]
There are a few things you should do if your HELOC draw period is ending.
The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose for the second week in a row.
Even the most generous mortgage deals are getting more expensive.
Tax policies enacted by Trump have accelerated a migration from high-tax states to lower-tax places.
Explore these loan options if you want a house but your savings are small.
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Ohio, help is available.
Here’s Bankrate’s guide to the best mortgage lenders for low credit score borrowers.
Know the differences between these products before you borrow against your equity.