Homeownership
Find tips for paying off your mortgage, refinancing to a better interest rate and boosting your home's value.
Latest Articles
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The housing gender gap: Why women still face roadblocks in buying homes and building home equity
More single women than men own homes. But they pay more and get less out of them.
13 min read May 16, 2024 -
5 biggest myths about mortgage refinance
Don’t let lack of knowledge hold you back from refinancing.
7 min read May 13, 2024 -
The top renovations that increase home value in 2024
Eight remodeling jobs that’ll enhance your home equity (and often your home life too).
10 min read May 07, 2024 -
6 lessons I learned from inheriting a parent’s house
A Bankrate writer shares tough lessons she learned after inheriting her mother’s house.
6 min read May 03, 2024 -
What is an interest-only HELOC and how does it work?
It lets you borrow money and make minimal monthly repayments for a while. But it could shock you at the end.
7 min read Apr 22, 2024 -
How to avoid mortgage rate lock extension fees
Protect yourself from being charged over a loan delay that wasn’t your fault.
4 min read Apr 19, 2024 -
VA loans: What they are and how they work
Learn the essentials of this popular mortgage before you apply.
7 min read Apr 19, 2024 -
Home equity loan or HELOC vs. cash-out mortgage refinance
Knowing the differences among equity loans will help you make the right choice.
9 min read Apr 16, 2024 -
Prepaying your mortgage: What is it and should I do it?
Pay a little more every month, and cut your mortgage interest by a lot.
5 min read Apr 15, 2024 -
What not to do before closing on a house
How to navigate the time between when you apply for a mortgage and when it closes.
7 min read Apr 11, 2024