Mortgages

Mortgage rates trended up this week.

It’s not just if you have enough coming in, but how much you have going out.

As the name implies, it’s a loan for a lot more money. But it has higher requirements too.

There are some no doc mortgages, but you won’t find them widely advertised.

Not all equity-tapping methods are created equal.

Bankruptcy proceedings can give you some much-needed breathing room, but they also come with serious financial ramifications — including, potentially, for your home. Exactly what happens to your mortgage [...]

They’re not just mortgages for new builds, and you need to know their unique wrinkles.

Are you one of the few these high-risk loans can benefit?

Many lenders want to get an opinion of your home’s value.

Even if you owe more than your home is worth, there are options to refinance.

The cash you’ll get comes at cost. Here’s how to minimize it.

It can have huge benefits — if you do it right.

Usually, no. But you still need to have some cash on hand at the closing.

It’s not as easy to refinance your mortgage when you have equity debt. Here are the options.

Depending on the type of refinance, the amount you owe could deplete the amount you own.

And do you need to keep all of them?

Here are some of the best mortgage lenders in Florida in 2024.

Here are the best mortgage lenders for October 2024.

OK with doing your loan digitally? These mortgage companies are the tops.

Our list of lenders best suited to helping out a novice homeowner-to-be.

A current or veteran military person? Here are the top VA lenders for you.

Here is Bankrate’s guide to the best construction loan lenders.

When it comes to these easier-to-qualify-for loans, these lenders are tops.

Here is Bankrate’s guide to the best 203(k) rehab mortgage lenders.

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.

For much of the U.S., the divide between conforming loans and jumbo mortgages will be $766,550.

Answers to borrowers most common mortgage forbearance questions

Some seemingly-dead second mortgages are coming back to life demanding payment.

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.