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Why your mortgage gets sold, and what you can do about it
The first step is simple: Don’t obsess. It happens all the time.
5 min read Feb 27, 2024 -
Guide to closing on a house: What to expect during the closing process
Don’t get tripped up at the finish line when you buy a house.
9 min read Feb 27, 2024 -
How to pay a mortgage: 5 ways to pay on time
Yes, you can write a check, but there are better ways to pay your mortgage.
6 min read Feb 26, 2024 -
What is a deficiency judgment?
A deficiency judgment in real estate could have lasting impact on your credit and finances.
5 min read Feb 26, 2024 -
Mortgage protection insurance: When you might need it
This coverage can offer great benefits, but it can be expensive.
6 min read Feb 26, 2024 -
How to get the best mortgage rate: A guide to finding the lowest rate
With interest rates rising, shopping around is more important than ever.
8 min read Feb 26, 2024 -
Connecticut first-time homebuyer assistance programs
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Connecticut, help is available.
7 min read Feb 26, 2024 -
Divorce and your mortgage: Here’s what to know
Bankrate helps with your divorce mortgage options, including how to split the house and take your name off the mortgage.
7 min read Feb 26, 2024 -
Mortgagor vs. mortgagee: What’s the difference?
They sound almost the same, but actually refer to parties on the opposite ends of a home loan.
2 min read Feb 26, 2024 -
Survey: More than half of aspiring homeowners say cost of living, low income hold them back
More than half of aspiring homeowners in a new Bankrate survey say cost of living and low incomes prevent them from saving for a down payment and closing costs.
5 min read Feb 26, 2024