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Tempted by a top up loan offer? Here’s why it may not be a bright idea

Several financial institutions offer a top-up on personal loans to existing borrowers who have a go…

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A 40-year mortgage is the answer to improving home affordability, CEO says

"By making homeownership attainable for more Americans, we lay the foundation for a more resilient …

Matthew Fox   


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Monetary Policy Impact: RBI’s pause to support real estate demand - particularly affordable segment

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to keep the key policy rate unchanged has been welcomed …

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The interest rate on the most popular American home loan hits 8% for the first time since 2000

The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage touched a level not seen in 23 years as bond yields …

Phil Rosen   


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Lower interest rates could be coming soon. Here's what's at stake if they aren't.

Interest rate cuts could finally come this year. Economists explained the benefits of rate cuts and…

Madison Hoff,Ayelet Sheffey   


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Teacher Next Door program and other home loans for teachers

Teachers and other school personnel may be able to use the Teacher Next Door program or other home …

Molly Grace   


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Rising interest rates hitting you hard? Here’s how to ensure your home loan is paid off before retirement

You may increase your EMI to up to 40-50% of your income at the most. Prepayment should be consider…

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Home buying sentiment to weaken but new supply is kicking in say analysts

In the meanwhile, buoyed by the pandemic-induced demand and falling inventory, real estate d…

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Look to refinance your home loan to save on EMI payments

Since May 2022, the EMI per lakh has gone up from ₹899 to ₹1,044. The RBI has raised the repo rate …

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Don't be in a hurry to prepay but plan EMIs better, say experts as home loan burden set to rise

The RBI has raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 6.5%, which will make home loan borrowers' …

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Applications for home loans have plunged to the lowest level since 1996 as mortgage rates notch 23-year highs

The housing affordability picture deteriorated further in the the past week, as mortgage rates hit …

Jennifer Sor   


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Should you rent or buy a home? Here’s how much rental pricing has gone up compared to ownership cost in major Indian cities

Renting costs in Indian cities are rising rapidly, making homeownership a potentially smarter finan…

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If you are waiting to buy an affordable home when rates drop, you're out of luck

Lowered rates might make mortgages more affordable, but a housing shortage will keep prices high.

Allie Kelly   


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Luxury homes are more expensive than ever as the wealthy buck high mortgage rates

"So many affluent buyers are able to buy homes in cash, rendering today's elevated mortgage rates i…

Aruni Soni   


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I bought two homes with interest rates below 3.5%. It's hard work to get this kind of mortgage, but it was worth it.

Lori Coryell got an assumable mortgage to buy two homes in Oregon at 2.5% and 3.5% rates. Transferr…

Alcynna Lloyd   


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A homebuyer who got a 2.75% mortgage rate this year broke down how he did it

Brian Sankey got a low interest rate using an assumable mortgage, which is helping him buy a larger…

Alcynna Lloyd   


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Home prices may climb to fresh all-time highs as the Fed eyes rate cuts and mortgage rates fall

The Case-Shiller index, a trusted tracker of home prices, saw prices notch all-time highs. And home…

Aruni Soni   


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Affordability levels to buy homes hit in last 2 years; to improve in 2024 on likely repo rate cut: JLL

The rise in housing prices and mortgage rates have impacted affordability levels to buy homes in th…

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Be prepared to pay higher EMIs: No room for loan tenor increase after RBI’s latest rate hike

Moreso because those borrowers who have been avoiding a bigger EMI in lieu of an extended …

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Home loans growing at a faster rate in Tier 3 and 4 districts, thanks to WFH: SBI report

A new report by SBI has revealed that thanks to WFH’s popularity, Indians are increasingly obtainin…