Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
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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 -
Your mortgage statement explained
Your mortgage statement contains important information about your balance and payments.
4 min read Feb 22, 2024 -
Behind on mortgage payments? 6 ways to catch up
Don’t give up on trying to keep your home. One of these strategies might rescue you.
3 min read Feb 21, 2024 -
How do you pay back a reverse mortgage?
How do you pay back a reverse mortgage, and when is it necessary?
6 min read Feb 16, 2024 -
Is private mortgage insurance (PMI) tax-deductible?
Homeowners who are paying PMI may be able to deduct this cost once again. Here’s how.
2 min read Feb 13, 2024 -
How does a fixed-rate HELOC work?
It’s a hybrid product that can combine the best of both borrowing worlds.
6 min read Feb 12, 2024 -
Hard money lending: Guide to hard money loans and lenders
These loans appeal to house flippers or those with unusual situations.
8 min read Feb 12, 2024 -
How to save for a down payment
Saving the big chunk of cash you’ll need upfront can be tough. These tactics help.
6 min read Feb 08, 2024 -
Refinancing a home equity loan: When and how to do it
There are good reasons to refinance your home equity loan, but there are risks too.
10 min read Feb 08, 2024 -
Mortgages and loans to pay for home renovations
Financial tools to make that project happen — provided you pick the right one for your needs.
13 min read Feb 05, 2024