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Why haven’t 19 million homeowners refinanced their mortgages yet?
Closing costs pose a hurdle to homeowners thinking about a refi.
4 min read Sep 15, 2020 -
Ask Bankrate: Questions about mortgage rates, forbearance relief, real estate and more
Readers ask: How low can mortgage rates possibly go?
5 min read Jul 24, 2020 -
The lingering record of your foreclosure
After a foreclosure, your credit record is affected for years. What if you co-signed?
2 min read Feb 28, 2014 -
Short sale could beget hefty tax bills
The tax clock is ticking for homeowners considering short sale and facing foreclosure.
3 min read Oct 03, 2012 -
Will bankruptcy solve mortgage crisis?
Debts, including mortgages in foreclosure, might be a good reason to see if bankruptcy can help you.
2 min read Aug 23, 2011 -
What does it mean to claim insolvency?
The definition of assets is important in determining the extent to which a person is insolvent.
3 min read Sep 16, 2010 -
Avoiding taxes on a foreclosed rental
To avoid paying capital gains tax on a foreclosed rental, the homeowner has to consider bankruptcy.
3 min read Mar 11, 2010 -
How to report taxes on foreclosed homes
When the bank issues a 1099-A on foreclosed homes, there usually is no tax impact.
2 min read Feb 16, 2010 -
Pay IRA penalty or foreclose?
To save a home with nearly $200,000 in equity, be willing to pay a penalty — or maybe not.
3 min read Sep 15, 2009 -
Taxes on mortgage default
The bank’s actions will determine the tax consequences of walking away from your mortgage.
2 min read Jan 27, 2009
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