Mortgages

First-Time Homebuyer Guide | Bankrate

Important points First-time homebuyers are those who have never owned a home…

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Conforming Loan Limits In 2025

Malcolm McGregor/Getty Images As home prices continue to rise, so do the…

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Homeownership Unaffordable For The Middle Class?

Remember the classic image of a smiling couple, their two children, a…

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What Are The Major Types of Mortgage Loans?

Important points The main types of mortgage loans are conventional loans, government-backed…

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10 Largest Mortgage Lenders In The U.S.

There's a new number one at the top of the list of…

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Home Equity Loan Or HELOC Vs. Cash-Out Refinance

Important points Home equity loans, HELOCs, and cash-out refinances are three common…

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How Often Should You Compare Mortgage Rates?

Important points Mortgage rates change daily, sometimes more frequently, based on the…

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VA Loans: What They Are And How To Qualify

MoMo Productions/Getty Images; Illustration: Austin Krege/Bankrate Important points VA loans are home…

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What Is Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?

irina88w/GettyImages;Illustration: Hunter Newton/Bankrate Important points Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is an additional…

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