Mortgages

Guide To Downsizing Your Home

MoMo Productions/Getty Images; Illustration: Hunter Newton/Bankrate What is residential downsizing? Downsizing is…

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Hurricane Helene Mortgage Relief | Bankrate

If you have a mortgage and were affected by Hurricane Helen, you…

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What Is The HELOC Draw Period? How Does It Work?

What is the HELOC lottery period? A home equity line of credit…

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Best Lenders For First-Time Homebuyers In 2024

Credit: Image via Getty Images. Illustration: Issiah Davis/Bankrate With so many mortgage…

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Why Isn’t Anyone Moving To The Affordable Parts Of The U.S.?

The gap between the nation's most expensive housing markets and its most…

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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage In 2024?

If you took out a mortgage when interest rates were high, you'll…

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Closing Costs: What Are They And How Much Are They?

Radius Images/Getty Images There are various costs involved in buying a home,…

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What Are Mortgage Reserves And Who Needs Them?

Like most borrowers taking out a mortgage to buy a home, you'll…

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What Is A Mortgage Broker And How Do They Help Homebuyers?

Working with a mortgage broker to navigate today's housing market is a…

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