Tag: Mortgages
Do you need money to refinance your mortgage?
To refinance a mortgage, you will generally apply for an A New home loan - With one major exception, there…
How to refinance when you have a second mortgage
Westend61/Getty Images: Illustrations by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Refinance your second mortgage - Home Equity Loan or Home Equity Credit (HELOC) -…
What are the acceleration clauses?
Yellow Dog Production/Getty Image What are the acceleration clauses for mortgages? The acceleration clause is a section of a mortgage…
What is a convertible arm?
Thomas Berwick/Getty Images Convertible Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) can be an attractive option First-time home buyer Looking for lower initial…
Bankrate’s 2025 Home Affordable Report
Bankrate's 2025 Home Affordable Price Survey shows that buying a home moves it even more out of reach for many…
What is a 40-year mortgage? The complete guide
Glasshouse Images/ Getty Images; Illustrations by Austin Coule Certified/Bankrate What is a 40-year mortgage? With a 40-year mortgage, you can…