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With interest rates rising, shopping around is more important than ever.
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Mortgages
Being a novice often feels like a nuisance. However, there are actually perks to being a first-timer.
5 types of mortgage loans for homebuyers
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A primer on how these home loans work, including the lingo you need to know.
Follow these 10 steps to nail the loan and make buying that home a reality.
A comprehensive list to help you find the right financing tool for your dream home.
With interest rates rising, shopping around is more important than ever.
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It isn’t cheap. But what matters more is how fast you can recoup those closing costs.
A comprehensive list to help you find the right financing tool for your dream home.
If you’re shopping for a mortgage, you better know what it means.
There are many refinance options based on level of equity.
What’s one thing you wish you knew before getting a mortgage? Bankrate staff share their experiences
We asked Bankrate staff for one thing they wish they had known before getting a mortgage and owning a home. Here’s what they said.
Yes, it can ding it, sometimes dramatically. But there are ways to minimize the drop.
As a homeowner, you don’t know it, but it affects who may actually own your home loan.
Be ready to answer these questions, and know what a lender can’t ask.
