First-Time Homebuyer Guide | Bankrate
Important points First-time homebuyers are those who have never owned a home…
Conforming Loan Limits In 2025
Malcolm McGregor/Getty Images As home prices continue to rise, so do the…
Homeownership Unaffordable For The Middle Class?
Remember the classic image of a smiling couple, their two children, a…
What Are The Major Types of Mortgage Loans?
Important points The main types of mortgage loans are conventional loans, government-backed…
Home Equity Loan Or HELOC Vs. Cash-Out Refinance
Important points Home equity loans, HELOCs, and cash-out refinances are three common…
How Often Should You Compare Mortgage Rates?
Important points Mortgage rates change daily, sometimes more frequently, based on the…
VA Loans: What They Are And How To Qualify
MoMo Productions/Getty Images; Illustration: Austin Krege/Bankrate Important points VA loans are home…
What Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?
irina88w/GettyImages;Illustration: Hunter Newton/Bankrate Important points Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is an additional…