Mortgages

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• 30-year fixed mortgage rate breaks through to another new low

  Low mortgage rates keep moving down in Bankrate’s weekly survey of lenders.

  3 min read Aug 05, 2020

  

• Mortgage rates crush it again, plunge to a new all-time low

  The bottom is falling out of the mortgage market. Find out why.

  2 min read Aug 05, 2020

  

• Mortgage lender vs. loan servicer: What’s the difference?

  What happens when your loan moves to a new servicer?

  4 min read Aug 05, 2020

  

• Homebuying basics: What are appraisal contingencies?

  These key details in a home purchase contract protect buyers and sellers.

  3 min read Aug 05, 2020

  

• Refi Rates Today, August 5, 2020 | Rates slide

  Several benchmark refinance rates declined today. See what that means for you if you’re in the market for a home loan.

  3 min read Aug 05, 2020

  

• Mortgage Rates Today, August 5, 2020 | Rates decline

  Multiple closely watched mortgage rates were down today. See how that could affect your mortgage payments.

  4 min read Aug 05, 2020

  

• As mortgage rates fall to record lows, beware refinance deals with hefty costs

  A super-low interest rate can come with super-high costs and fees.

  5 min read Aug 05, 2020

  

• What is the minimum down payment for a house?

  Here are the minimum down payment requirements for various types of mortgages.

  4 min read Aug 04, 2020

  

• What is an all-cash real estate offer, and should you make one?

  All-cash offers take securing a mortgage out of the homebuying equation.

  3 min read Aug 04, 2020

  

• Current Refinance Rates, August 4, 2020 | Rates drop off

  Several closely watched refinance rates declined today. See what that means for your refinance.

  3 min read Aug 04, 2020