Buying A Home
Buying a home is a big step. Here is advice, rates and more to buy the home of your dreams.
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Mortgage bankers: Who they are and what they do in home lending
Here, we explore what mortgage bankers do in the process of getting a home loan.
4 min read Jun 02, 2025 -
Guide to first-time homebuyer loans and programs
A comprehensive guide to grants and other tools that can make your homeownership dreams come true.
9 min read Jun 02, 2025 -
What is the $25,000 Downpayment Toward Equity Act?
Learn more about a proposed $25,000 grant for first-time homebuyers.
4 min read Jun 02, 2025 -
What percentage of your income should go to a mortgage?
There are multiple schools of thought on how much it should be.
8 min read May 30, 2025 -
What is a mortgage commitment letter and how does it help buy a home?
It means you’ve got financing to buy a home — probably. But it’s far from a done deal.
8 min read May 29, 2025 -
Mortgage rate forecast June 2025
Bankrate’s Greg McBride and others weigh in on what to expect for mortgage rates in March 2025 and beyond.
3 min read May 29, 2025 -
What is a jumbo loan and when do you need one?
As the name implies, it’s a loan for a lot more money. But it has higher requirements too.
6 min read May 28, 2025 -
Bigger isn’t always better for homebuyers facing rising costs
The stats look bleak, but experts caution that if you can afford to buy, getting a smaller home is better than waiting on the sidelines.
3 min read May 28, 2025 -
What is lender-paid mortgage insurance?
LPMI allows you to forgo mortgage insurance, but you’ll have to stomach a higher interest rate.
4 min read May 28, 2025 -
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 May 23, 2025