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I chose this type of mortgage lender to buy my first home — and it was the best decision I made
Feverpitched/Getty Images When my husband and I decided to buy our first home in summer…
Does a HELOC affect your credit score?
Key takeaways HELOC applications require a hard credit pull, which does temporarily lower your credit…
How the Federal Reserve affects HELOCs and home equity loans
The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions influence the rates you pay for variable-rate home equity…
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
Hero Images Inc/Getty images Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform…
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…
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