Rates moderate after midweek spike
Influenced by the Fed and threats of a government shutdown, rates hit a 23-year high. blackestockphoto/Getty Images The 10-second guide to mortgage rates this week The average for a 30-year …
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Best mortgage lenders of October 2023
Choosing a mortgage lender is one of the most important homebuying decisions you’ll make. Here are our picks. David Gyung/Getty Images/iStockphoto Whether you’re buying a home, refinancing, or tapping into your …
Best online mortgage lenders of October 2023
Many lenders offer online mortgages these days — but they aren’t all created equal. krisanapong detraphiphat/Getty Images Getting a mortgage used to be a tedious and painstaking process. You’d have …
Next week might be the best time to buy a house this year
October 1-7 is traditionally the best time to buy a house. Will that be true this year? kelvn/Getty Images/iStockphoto If you’ve been standing on the sidelines waiting to buy a …
Mortgage rates for September 18: Rates hit 23-year high
Even though the Fed chose to hold rates steady this week, mortgage rates skyrocketed. Xacto/Getty Images/iStockphoto The 10-second guide to mortgage rates this week The average for a 30-year fixed …
How much equity do I have in my home?
Here’s how to calculate home equity — and what you can do with it. Phiwath Jittamas/Getty Images/iStockphoto Equity can be a powerful tool for homeowners. And right now? Americans are …
Gen Z steps into housing market — 8 tips for a first time home buyer
If you have your eyes on your first home, you may have questions about the process and the requirements for getting a mortgage. Here’s what lending experts have to say …
Fed rate hike or pause?
Forecasts overwhelmingly predict a pause from the Fed this week — so what does that mean for mortgage rates? Royce Bair/Getty Images The 10-second guide to mortgage rates this week …
What is equity in a home?
Home equity is your ownership stake in your home and can be a powerful source of cash. Tatyana Khanko/Getty Images The 10-second guide to home equity Home equity is the …
How much does it cost to refinance a mortgage?
People usually refinance a mortgage to save money. But refinancing itself can be expensive. Here’s what it costs — and the factors that can impact that price tag. cnythzl/Getty Images/iStockphoto …