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Following the Federal Reserve rate cut in September, you might be asking, is it time to buy or sell a home? Here are some insights.
There’s a flip side to every form of financing, and VA loans are no exception.
A fast and easy way to cut the interest payments on your VA home mortgage.
Crunch the numbers carefully to see if the switch is worth it.
There are many refinance options based on level of equity.
If you qualify, a VA refinance can be a great way to snag a low rate.
Yes, it can ding it, sometimes dramatically. But there are ways to minimize the drop.
Tapping your home to upgrade your home: A good idea, but beware the potential pitfalls.
How do you pay back a reverse mortgage, and when is it necessary?
Here are the best mortgage lenders for October 2024.
Our list of lenders best suited to helping out a novice homeowner-to-be.
A current or veteran military person? Here are the top VA lenders for you.
Here is Bankrate’s guide to the best construction loan lenders.
When it comes to these easier-to-qualify-for loans, these lenders are tops.
Here is Bankrate’s guide to the best 203(k) rehab mortgage lenders.
Here are some of the best bad credit mortgage lenders in 2024.
OK with doing your loan digitally? These mortgage companies are the tops.
Answers to borrowers most common mortgage forbearance questions
Some seemingly-dead second mortgages are coming back to life demanding payment.
When filing Chapter 7, you must disclose all assets, but it doesn’t mean you can’t keep some.
When you’re filing for bankruptcy, disclose all your assets, no matter how trivial.
If Hurricane Helene has affected your ability to pay your mortgage, contact your servicer right away.
First off, the mortgage still needs to be repaid — whatever your ultimate plans for the home are.
Insolvency is a difficult financial situation, but it doesn’t have to last forever.
Discount real estate brokers cut their commissions. Do they axe services too?