Mortgage Refinance

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  Cheap mortgages are flooding the bond market, creating higher-paying investments

  Just like the supply of mortgages, the supply of these bonds is surging.

  4 min read Sep 18, 2020
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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
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  Should I combine my mortgage and student loans?

  At first glance, just making one low monthly payment has its appeal.

  4 min read Sep 08, 2020
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  I’m well into paying off my mortgage. Should I still refinance?

  Don’t let low interest rates distract you from actually saving money on a refinance.

  4 min read Sep 04, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: How can you protect investments from inflation?

  A reader asks: If inflation goes up, what is your advice to protect my investments?

  6 min read Aug 28, 2020
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  ‘Missing middle’ homes could ease affordability squeeze, architect says

  As home prices continue to outpace income gains, going back to the past may be the answer.

  5 min read Aug 25, 2020
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  From sight-unseen offers to masked tours, COVID-19 upends homebuying

  Home-buying activity has stayed strong during the pandemic, but the process has changed.

  6 min read Aug 25, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: Are dividend stocks still a good investment?

  A reader asks: Dividend stocks had been getting hammered. Are they still a good investment tool?

  4 min read Aug 21, 2020
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  How to prepare for a mortgage refinance appraisal

  Many lenders want to get an opinion of your home’s value.

  4 min read Aug 17, 2020
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  Ask Bankrate: Should I pay down my mortgage or extend the loan term?

  A reader asks who’s nearing retirement asks if it’s smart to pay down the mortgage faster.

  6 min read Aug 14, 2020