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What income do I need to afford a $250K house?
If you’re in the market for a $250,000 home, your options may be limited —…
FHA closing costs: What they are and how much you’ll pay
Jaskaran Kooner/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways FHA loans come with closing costs, typically…
Should you buy a second home?
Key takeaways Demand for mortgages for second homes is currently the lowest it's been in…
What is umbrella insurance and how much does umbrella coverage cost?
Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with portions…
What is a home insurance binder?
Weekend Images Inc./Getty Images; Illustration by Austin CourregĂ©/Bankrate Mortgage lenders commonly require that borrowers maintain…
What is a loan-to-value ratio?
Key takeaways Your loan-to-value (LTV) ratio is the principal of your mortgage loan divided by…
Down payment assistance: How it works and how to get it
Delahaye/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin CourregĂ©/Bankrate Key takeaways Down payment assistance (DPA) programs provide…
VA loans: What they are and how they work
MoMo Productions/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin CourregĂ©/Bankrate Our writers and editors used an in-house…
How to avoid mortgage rate lock extension fees
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I’m well into paying off my mortgage. Should I still refinance?
Key takeaways Understanding the reason you want to refinance can help you determine if it’s…
How to prepare for FHA appraisal requirements
The Good Brigade/Getty Images Key takeaways An FHA appraisal assesses your home’s market value and…
What is an energy-efficient mortgage (EEM)and how can it save you money?
Key takeaways An energy-efficient mortgage, or EEM, can help you pay for an energy-efficient home…
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