Buying A Home
Buying a home is a big step. Here is advice, rates and more to buy the home of your dreams.
Latest Articles
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Inflation and the housing market: Decoding the latest numbers
The housing market isn’t immune from outside economic forces, including inflation.
4 min read Nov 13, 2024 -
Guide to first-time homebuyer loans and programs
A comprehensive guide to grants and other tools that can make your homeownership dreams come true.
7 min read Nov 05, 2024 -
Can you buy a home while carrying credit card debt?
You can, but a lot depends on credit utilization. Here’s what that means and how it factors into getting a mortgage.
3 min read Oct 30, 2024 -
Mortgage rate forecast November 2024
Bankrate’s Greg McBride and others weigh in on what to expect for mortgage rates in September 2024 and beyond.
4 min read Nov 08, 2024 -
How to shop for a mortgage without hurting your credit score
A drop is inevitable, but you can minimize it.
7 min read Oct 31, 2024 -
What is a debt-to-income ratio for a mortgage?
It varies, but generally, the lower the better. Here’s why.
7 min read Oct 31, 2024 -
Understanding the mortgage underwriting process
What to expect from start to finish when lenders evaluate you for a home loan.
8 min read Oct 21, 2024 -
Best mortgage lenders for first-time homebuyers in 2024
Our list of lenders best suited to helping out a novice homeowner-to-be.
5 min read Sep 30, 2024 -
Mortgage brokers: What they do and how they help homebuyers
This home-financing pro could help you find that perfect loan.
8 min read Sep 17, 2024 -
Closing costs: What are they and how much are they?
They’re upfront expenses you pay on closing day. And they can mount into the thousands.
6 min read Sep 13, 2024