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Three months ago, the average mortgage rate was 3.15 percent. Now it’s 4.03 percent, according to Bankrate research.
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San Francisco had the most homes topping list price in December.
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After several missed payments, your lender can start the foreclosure process.
If you’re a homeowner impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires, contact your mortgage servicer as soon as possible.
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When filing Chapter 7, you must disclose all assets, but it doesn’t mean you can’t keep some.
When you’re filing for bankruptcy, disclose all your assets, no matter how trivial.
If Hurricane Helene has affected your ability to pay your mortgage, contact your servicer right away.