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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How to refinance a rental property
No, it’s not exactly the same as refinancing your home’s mortgage.
7 min read Apr 11, 2024 -
VA loan down payment: Definition and requirements
Most VA loan borrowers don’t have to make a down payment. Here’s how to decide whether you should.
5 min read Apr 10, 2024 -
Private mortgage insurance (PMI): What it is and how it works
Hard to avoid it if your down payment is low. But must you pay this extra fee forever?
9 min read Apr 10, 2024 -
How to lower your mortgage payment
Yes, you can pay less each month. Not all methods are worth the time or upfront expense, though.
5 min read Apr 10, 2024 -
Mortgage recasting: What it is and how it works
You pay a lump sum now to cut future monthly payments. But there are drawbacks.
5 min read Apr 09, 2024 -
11 Ways to avoid hurricane damage
Bankrate’s guide on how to protect your home ahead of the 2024 hurricane season.
9 min read Apr 08, 2024 -
20% of aspiring homeowners think they’ll never save enough to buy. Can rent-to-own help?
Learn the pros and cons of a rent-to-own agreement.
10 min read Apr 03, 2024 -
Renting vs. buying a house: Which is right for you?
Should you buy a home? Or keep renting? We weigh the pros and cons of each.
6 min read Mar 29, 2024 -
What is loss mitigation?
Here’s what to know about loss mitigation and mortgage relief.
7 min read Mar 28, 2024 -
Mortgage liens: What they are and how they work
When you get a mortgage, your lender places a mortgage lien on your property.
5 min read Mar 26, 2024