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Shopping for a home? Find news and advice on getting the best home loan, plus compare mortgage rates in your area.

Mortgage Basics

5 mortgage loans for homebuyers

These days, homebuyers have fewer home loan options. We explain what they are and how they work.

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First-time homebuyer loans

Assistance for new buyers can make homeownership more affordable and accessible.

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Weekly mortgage rate trends

Mortgage experts predict what will happen to rates over the next week — and why.

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How to get the best mortgage rate

Ready to buy a house? With rates near historic lows, this may be a great time to take the plunge.

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Mortgage rates remain near record lows as home prices jump

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Current Mortgage Rates – Mortgage Interest Rates Today

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As housing rebounds, non-QM mortgages for business owners make a comeback

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The Fed doesn’t directly set mortgage rates, but its near-zero policy is still good for borrowers

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Biden or Trump: Which candidate is better for mortgage rates, real estate?

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30-year mortgage rate slips to new low as Fed vows to keep rates down

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Will changes at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mean higher mortgage rates?

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What is a bidding war? Strategies for homebuyers and sellers

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Today’s Mortgage Rates, September 25, 2020 | Rates go up

Several key mortgage rates cruised higher today. If you haven’t locked yet, see how your future mortgage payments could be affected.

4 min read Sep 25, 2020
30-Year Interest Rates for September 25, 2020 | Rates advance

Interested in a 30-year purchase or refinance loan? While 30-year mortgage rates rose, 30-year refi rates fell.. If you’re in the market for a mortgage, see how your payments might be affected.

4 min read Sep 25, 2020
Home equity rates 2020 review and forecast

Home equity rates have fallen in 2020, and they’re not likely to climb soon.

4 min read Sep 24, 2020
How to buy land

Navigate the landscape of land buying with a real estate expert.

5 min read Sep 24, 2020
How to buy land

Before you begin your search for land, give your finances a hard look.

5 min read Sep 24, 2020
Don’t let common property title issues derail your home closing

Unresolved issues with a home’s title can create major setbacks when the property is bought or sold.

4 min read Sep 24, 2020
30-year mortgage rate inches up, says Freddie Mac

Rates rose slightly in Freddie Mac’s survey but remain near record lows.

1 min read Sep 24, 2020
Refi Rates Today, September 24, 2020 | Rates move higher

Multiple key refinance rates floated higher today. See what that means for your chances of getting a better mortgage rate.

3 min read Sep 24, 2020
Current Mortgage Rates, September 24, 2020 | Rates hold firm

Several closely watched mortgage rates held firm today. If you’re in the market for a home loan, see what that means for you.

4 min read Sep 24, 2020
Current 30 Year Mortgage and Refinance Rates, September 24, 2020 | Rates unchanged

Interested in getting a 30-year mortgage or refinance? 30-year rates were mixed today. See what that means for you if you’re in the market for a home loan.

4 min read Sep 24, 2020

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