Mortgage Refinance
Interested in a mortgage refinance? Find out if a refi could lower your monthly mortgage payment.
Refinance Basics
Latest Articles
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Ask Bankrate: Are reverse mortgages risky? Is it smart to refinance one?
There are many misconceptions about reverse mortgages. Here’s why Bankrate’s expert is a fan of the product.
6 min read Jul 28, 2022 -
What to do when you lose income
Here’s what you should do to keep your personal finances as healthy as possible.
4 min read Oct 21, 2022 -
Ask Bankrate: When will yields on savings and money market accounts stop falling?
One Bankrate experts suggest deposit yields may be close to bottoming out.
5 min read Jul 12, 2022 -
The surprising reasons home prices have held up in this recession
U.S. home prices rarely fall during recessions, and the latest downturn follows that pattern.
4 min read Sep 22, 2022 -
Cheap mortgages are flooding the bond market, creating higher-paying investments
Just like the supply of mortgages, the supply of these bonds is surging.
4 min read Oct 21, 2022 -
Ask Bankrate: How can you protect investments from inflation?
A reader asks: If inflation goes up, what is your advice to protect my investments?
6 min read Jul 12, 2022 -
‘Missing middle’ homes could ease affordability squeeze, architect says
As home prices continue to outpace income gains, going back to the past may be the answer.
5 min read Jun 22, 2022 -
Ask Bankrate: Are dividend stocks still a good investment?
A reader asks: Dividend stocks had been getting hammered. Are they still a good investment tool?
4 min read Jul 12, 2022 -
Ask Bankrate: Should I pay down my mortgage or extend the loan term?
A reader asks who’s nearing retirement asks if it’s smart to pay down the mortgage faster.
6 min read Sep 21, 2022 -
Ask Bankrate: Should I refinance or double up on mortgage payments?
The answer depends on how far into the loan you are or how close you may be to the end.
8 min read Jul 12, 2022