Mortgage Basics
5 types of mortgages
These days, homebuyers have fewer home loan options. We explain what they are and how they work.
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.
6 questions homebuyers should ask
Grooming your credit score and researching the housing market are on your to-do list.
First-time homebuyer loans
Assistance for new buyers can make homeownership more affordable and accessible.
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What is PMI? Guide to how private mortgage insurance works
Find out why lenders impose this extra mortgage cost, and what to do about it.
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Mortgage rate deals for week ending July 24, 2021: Top offers from lenders
Good credit? Mortgages with rates below 3 percent are plentiful.
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Mortgage and real estate news this week: Lower rates and competitive advice for homebuyers
Falling mortgage rates and what to do if you’re experiencing buyer’s remorse.
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New mortgage forbearance relief plan announced by President Biden
Some homeowners are still struggling from pandemic income losses.
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What are construction loans and how do they work?
Build your knowledge about these complex mortgages before hammering the first nail.
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Today’s mortgage refinance rates drop : July 23, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 2.99 percent, down 11 basis points from a week ago. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.30 percent, down 12 basis points over the last seven [...]
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Mortgage and Refinance Rates Today, July 23, 2021 – Rates down
Mortgage rates persist near record lows: the average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate is 3.01, the average 15-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.31 percent, and the average rate on a 5/1 ARM is 2.80 percent.
3 min read Jul 23, 2021
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How homebuyers can navigate a housing market where cash rules
Cash is king. Here’s what that means for you as a buyer.
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Today’s refi rates drop off – July 22, 2021
The average 30-year fixed-refinance rate is 2.96 percent, down 14 basis points from a week ago. The average for a 15-year refi is currently running at 2.32 percent, down 11 basis points over the last seven [...]
5 min read Jul 22, 2021
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Today’s mortgage and refinance rates, July 22nd, 2021 | Rates down
It is currently a favorable time to take out a mortgage: the average 30-year fixed-mortgage rate is 2.98, the average rate you’ll pay for a 15-year fixed mortgage is 2.33 percent, and the average rate [...]
3 min read Jul 22, 2021