Category: Mortgages

As a first-time homebuyer, you might not have as much income or savings to work with. That doesn’t mean you won’t qualify for a mortgage, however. Here are three ways to prepare…

Just two weeks ago, mortgage rates were headed to 6 percent. The consensus among investors and lenders was that mortgage rates would stay at their highest levels in more than a decade. Instead, rates…

The average rate for mortgage offers clicked on by Bankrate readers Friday was 4.47 percent, up 13 basis points from the previous Friday. Mortgage rates are much higher than they were a year ago,…

DreamPictures/Getty Images Despite supply chain challenges and inflation, many homeowners are still interested in pursuing home improvement projects. Learn more about how to get your time and money’s worth if you’re looking…

Mortgage rates are notoriously difficult to predict. They rise and fall based on market sentiment, headlines and a variety of economic indicators. Here’s a look at what could move markets this week. The…

Residential mortgage debt in the U.S. totaled $11.18 trillion as of the first quarter of 2022, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Commercial real estate debt in the U.S. crossed…

VA loans offer 100-percent home financing to qualified veterans, active-duty servicemembers and surviving spouses. If you’re eligible for a VA loan, you might assume it’s undoubtedly a better option than a conventional loan. However,…

As a first-time homebuyer, it can feel overwhelming to find a mortgage lender with the right combination of convenience and low rates and fees. Confidently select the best lender for you with these tips. Where…

With another dismal inflation report in for June, homebuyers and sellers continue to face the harsh reality that home prices — which were cued to cool down this year — might not slow for…