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Latest Mortgage Relief Articles

• Fannie Mae vs. Freddie Mac: What’s the difference?

  You’re likely to come across Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac as you explore mortgage options.

  2 min read Oct 13, 2021

  

• What are 40-year mortgages?

  A 40-year mortgage can get you lower monthly payments, but higher interest.

  5 min read Oct 12, 2021

  

• As 1.2 million mortgage holders exit forbearance, unexpected hurdles

  Getting into forbearance was easy. Getting out, not so much, some homeowners find.

  5 min read Oct 11, 2021

  

• What to do when your mortgage forbearance period ends

  With pandemic forbearance ending, you may face decisions on restarting payments.

  4 min read Oct 06, 2021

  

• Housing Heat Index: Which state real estate markets are doing the best, worst during the pandemic boom?

  Utah and New Hampshire rank atop Bankrate’s Housing Heat Index. Louisiana is at the bottom.

  4 min read Sep 15, 2021

  

• Should you buy a home in the hottest market ever? Huge gains can’t continue, experts warn

  Home prices have defied gravity since the early days of the pandemic. Is a reckoning near?

  3 min read Sep 09, 2021

  

• More fuel for mortgage refinance boom: Home equity reaches record high

  Americans gained $1 trillion in home equity in the second quarter alone.

  2 min read Sep 08, 2021

  

• What can creditors take in a bankruptcy?

  When filing Chapter 7, you must disclose all assets, but it doesn’t mean you can’t keep some.

  6 min read Aug 31, 2021

  

• Flex Modification: What to know about the Fannie, Freddie loan modification program

  If you’re behind on your mortgage, a Flex Modification might be able to help.

  4 min read Aug 23, 2021

  

• After pandemic pause, iBuyers bounce back

  Want full price for your home and a quick closing? Consider an offer from an iBuyer.

  4 min read Aug 11, 2021