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With interest rates rising, shopping around is more important than ever.
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Being a novice often feels like a nuisance. However, there are actually perks to being a first-timer.
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You can cut your total mortgage interest in half, but there’s one big catch.
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A comprehensive guide to grants and other tools that can make your homeownership dreams come true.
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It could be a smart move if interest rates are high. But will the lender allow it?
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There are multiple schools of thought on how much it should be.
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It means you’ve got financing to buy a home — probably. But it’s far from a done deal.
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The amount of mortgage refinances has drastically slowed since the low rates of 2020 through 2022. The 30-year mortgage rate has hovered in the high-6 percent and low-7 percent range since 2023, according [...]
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As the name implies, it’s a loan for a lot more money. But it has higher requirements too.
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There’s a flip side to every form of financing, and VA loans are no exception.
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There are still a few more steps to take once you pay off your loan.
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Bankrate’s guide to finding the best reverse mortgage lender for you
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A notice of default is the first legal step in foreclosure. If left unaddressed, you could lose your home.
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A shared appreciation mortgage is a unique home financing arrangement.
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Here are options if your mortgage forbearance plan is expiring.
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Although used interchangeably, deferment isn’t the same as forbearance.
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Preforeclosure is an early step in the foreclosure process, and it’s important to take seriously.
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After several missed payments, your lender can start the foreclosure process.
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Answers to borrowers most common mortgage forbearance questions