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3 couples who recently got mortgage interest rates under 3% share how they did it
The homebuyers are using the savings from their low-interest-rate mortgages to pay down debt and co…
Alcynna Lloyd
10 mins read
FHA loans: Requirements, pros and cons, and how to get one
FHA loans are a popular choice for low-income and first-time homebuyers thanks to their low down pa…
Laura Grace Tarpley, CEPF,Mol…
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Homebuyers are flocking to a type of loan that offers a lower mortgage rate. But they often require bigger down payments, and lenders don't like to give them.
There's a rare type of mortgage loan gaining popularity among buyers seeking lower rates.
Jennifer Sor
3 mins read
Mortgage broker: What do they do, and should you use one?
A mortgage broker is the middleman between you and a variety of lenders, and they have access to le…
Laura Grace Tarpley, CEPF,Mol…
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Mortgage refinancing surges nearly 20% in one week, MBA says
Falling mortgage rates are pushing current borrowers to rush to take advantage of the slide, boosti…
Aruni Soni
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I'm a real estate investor who makes over $20,000 a month in passive income. Here's how I got started with a FHA loan — and the caveats to be aware of.
Real estate investments can be a lucrative source of passive income. An investor who earns six figu…
Robin Madell
2 mins read
Mortgage delinquencies surge more than 8% to a 9-year high as the coronavirus pandemic hits a corner of the housing market
"The COVID-19 pandemic's effects on some homeowners' ability to make their mortgage payments could …
Carmen Reinicke
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If you have student-loan debt, this federal agency just made it easier for you to get a mortgage. Here's how.
HUD's Federal Housing Administration is removing barriers to homeownership for those with student d…
Ayelet Sheffey
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I got a 2.5% mortgage rate last year when everyone else was getting 6%. It's saving us $40,000 and helping pay off my medical bills for cancer treatment.
Amy Yzaguirre, who got a relatively rare type of mortgage, said it was a grueling process requiring…
Alcynna Lloyd
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Homebuilders are fronting thousands of dollars in cash to help buyers reduce their mortgage rate and make homes more affordable
Over 75% of new construction home builders are fronting the cost for mortgage buydowns to attract b…
Robert Davis
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Some Americans fear zero-down mortgages are a trap that will lead to another crisis like 2008
Zero-down mortgages like Bank of America's worry some buyers who think they could lead to another 2…
Alcynna Lloyd
2 mins read
Biden's CFPB just ordered mortgage lenders to do more to help you avoid foreclosure
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released new rules to safeguard people from foreclosures a…
Ayelet Sheffey
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11 questions to ask your lender when deferring mortgage payments during the coronavirus
Considering deferring mortgage payments during the coronavirus pandemic? Ask your lender the nitty-…
Laura Grace Tarpley
2 mins read
Mortgage applications rebounded sharply last week as homebuyers returned to the market
"Applications for home purchases continue to recover from April's sizable drop" and have increased …
Carmen Reinicke
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4 signs you can afford a second home, according to a financial planner
A financial planner says that if you're on track for retirement and can afford maintenance and emer…
Liz Knueven
5 mins read
An FHA loan can clear the path for first-time homebuyers, as long as they're willing to jump through a few hoops
Finally, FHA loans enact minimum property standards that may prevent you from buying the home you w…
Holly Johnson
5 mins read
How to get the best mortgage rate on your new home
Personal Finance Insider offers tools and calculators to help you make smart decisions with your mo…
Cheryl Lock
4 mins read
How to get a lower mortgage interest rate on your home
Personal Finance Insider offers tools and calculators to help you make smart decisions with your mo…
Eric Rosenberg
7 mins read
How to buy a house, from mortgage pre-approval to closing
With an ARM, your monthly mortgage payments will be the same for a set period of time - usually any…
Tanza Loudenback
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You'll pay over $13,000 more for your home mortgage if you're Black, according to a new MIT study
Fewer opportunities to refinance and higher interest rates can lead to Black homeowners paying more…