Mortgages

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Mortgage Basics

First-time homebuyer guide

Use this first-time homebuyer guide to make informed decisions.

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5 types of mortgages

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

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How to get the best mortgage rate

Ready to buy a house? With rates rising, learn how to get the best possible rate.

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6 questions homebuyers should ask

Grooming your credit score and researching the housing market are on your to-do list.

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Editor's Picks

VA loans: A complete guide to mortgages for eligible military veterans

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Calendar: What’s driving mortgage rates the week of June 20-24, 2022?

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Homeowners with mortgages prior to 2008 still have opportunity to refinance

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Mortgage rate deals for week ending June 18, 2022: Top offers from lenders

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How the Federal Reserve affects mortgage rates

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Economic calendar: What’s driving mortgage rates the week of June 13-17

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Inflation surge puts pressure on mortgage rates

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ARMs return with lower rates: Should you get one to buy a home?

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Latest Articles

Is it better to get a mortgage from a bank or lender?

It depends on your personal situation, goals and preferences.

2 min read Jun 24, 2022
Pros and cons of cash-out refinancing

A cash-out refi comes with advantages and disadvantages.

3 min read Jun 24, 2022
Today’s mortgage refinance rates fall | June 24, 2022

The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 5.80 percent, down 14 basis points compared with a week ago. The average rate for a 15-year fixed refi is 5.05 percent, down 12 basis points over the last week. [...]

5 min read Jun 24, 2022
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates, June 24, 2022 | Most rates fall

Rates persist near record lows: the average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate is 5.81, the average rate for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.05 percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 ARM is 4.29 percent.

5 min read Jun 24, 2022
Average mortgage closing costs by state

Here are the most and least expensive markets when it comes to closing costs.

2 min read Jun 24, 2022
How does a fixed-rate HELOC work?

You can lock the rate on your home equity line of credit with this hybrid loan.

5 min read Jun 23, 2022
Today’s refinance rates drops : June 23, 2022

The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 5.88 percent, down 1 basis point over the last seven days. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 5.14 percent, up 4 basis point since the same [...]

5 min read Jun 23, 2022
Today’s best mortgage and refinance rates, June 23rd, 2022 | Most rates fall

Mortgage rates continue close to historic lows: the average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate is 5.89, the average rate for the benchmark 15-year fixed mortgage is 5.10 percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 [...]

5 min read Jun 23, 2022
Latest mortgage news: Rates close in on 6%

Inflation is pushing mortgage rates higher.

4 min read Jun 22, 2022
What are mortgage seasoning requirements?

Mortgage lenders typically require some funds to be in place before approving a loan.

4 min read Jun 22, 2022