With interest rates expected to stay low, who needs a mortgage rate lock?
The benefit of a rate lock is that borrowers are protected from rising interest rates during the lock period. The downside is that borrowers won’t...
Everything you should know about mortgage forbearance
Here's what homeowners who are having trouble paying the mortgage need to know before seeking forbearance, a pause in payments.
Mortgage borrowers face stricter qualifications as the coronavirus roils economy | Natalie Campisi
Stricter requirements, including larger down payments and higher credit scores, will make it difficult for some folks to qualify for a mortgage, particularly first-time homebuyers.
When should you lock a mortgage rate? | Natalie Campisi
Lower interest rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages means many homeowners are saving money with refinancing.
Over 6.8 million homeowners can cut mortgage payments with refinancing
Lower interest rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages means many homeowners are saving money with refinancing.
Mortgage rate forecast for 2020: Experts predict low rates will last
Here are responses from a range of experts predicting what will happen to mortgage rates in 2020.
Gifting a down payment? Here’s what givers and receivers should know
Down payment gift funds must meet certain requirements or the gift giver and recipient face trouble down the down. From writing a gift letter to...
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Top trends to give your house a fresh look, whether you’re selling or staying
A few modern tweaks can take your space from past to present.
10 ways to get out of the rent cycle and into homeownership
How renters, who are facing rising home prices and high student loan debt as well as other living expenses, can make the leap to owning.
Smart homes offer convenience but can also compromise privacy
Millionaires aren’t the only ones benefiting from today’s tech - the off-the-shelf version of customized smart-home technology is budget friendly and can typically be installed...