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How to get a no-down payment mortgage
Some options if you want a house but your savings are small.
5 min read Dec 04, 2023 -
Mortgage news this week: Rates keep falling
What happened in mortgage news this week
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What is a wraparound mortgage and how can it help buyers and sellers?
The home seller becomes your lender In this obscure financing option.
6 min read Dec 01, 2023 -
What happens if your mortgage company goes bankrupt?
Sometimes lenders get into trouble, just like homeowners. Here’s what it means for your mortgage.
5 min read Dec 01, 2023 -
Conforming loans: What they are and how they work
It’s a mortgage has to adhere to certain standards — to protect both you and the lender.
8 min read Dec 01, 2023 -
VA loan refinance: What is it and how does it work?
If you qualify, a VA refinance can be a great way to snag a low rate.
7 min read Dec 01, 2023 -
Are home equity loans tax-deductible?
Home equity borrowers can deduct interest, but only if they meet these requirements.
6 min read Dec 01, 2023 -
Mortgage rate forecast for December 2023: The gift of lower rates
Many forecasts now call for rates to stick in the 7 percent range.
5 min read Dec 01, 2023 -
Best mortgage lenders of December 2023
Here is Bankrate’s guide to some of the best mortgage lenders.
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What is a 3/1 adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)?
Want the lowest-possible interest rate? This mortgage delivers — for a few brief years.
4 min read Dec 01, 2023