10 Tips For First-Time Homebuyers
The U.S. housing market is as difficult as ever for homebuyers, with…
Is Prepaying Your Mortgage A Good Decision?
Photographs by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Whenever you prepay…
Regulators Turn Eye Toward Mortgage ‘Junk’ Fees
What to know The federal authorities is taking a better have a…
How To Improve Your Credit Score For A Mortgage
Key takeaways The minimal credit score rating required for a traditional mortgage…
Mortgage Loan Modification: What It Is and How To Get One
Joe Schmelzer/Getty Photographs Key takeaways Mortgage modifications are a long-term mortgage aid…
Home Equity Loan Or HELOC Vs. Cash-Out Refinance
Key takeaways House fairness loans, HELOCs, and cash-out refinancing are three common…
What Is An Assumable Mortgage?
kate_sept2004/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways If you assume a mortgage…