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Worst states for tornadoes
Mike Hollingshead/Getty Images 2022 was a rough year in the United States for several reasons, not the least of which…
How to sell your house fast in Tennessee
Tetra Images/Getty Images If you want to sell your home fast in Tennessee, you may find yourself facing some headwinds.…
Mortgage prequalification: What it is and how to get it
andresr/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Mortgage prequalification is a quick estimate of how big a mortgage you might…
Co-buying startups help frustrated homebuyers hack the market
What to know With affordability an ever-present challenge, some startups have taken aim at co-buying homes, promising to streamline the…
Can you get a HELOC on an investment property?
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) on an investment property is a loan taken out against a piece of…
VA construction loan: How to build your home via a VA loan
Key takeaways A VA construction loan could be a viable option if you’re an active-duty service member or veteran looking…
‘We buy houses’ companies in Washington state
Anjelika Gretskaia/Getty Images If you’re trying to sell a home in Washington state, the housing market looks pretty appealing right…
5 types of mortgage loans for homebuyers
Key takeaways The main types of mortgages are conventional loans, government-backed loans, jumbo loans, fixed-rate loans and adjustable-rate loans. There…
What is dwelling insurance?
Key takeaways The most common type of home insurance is an HO-3 policy, which covers the dwelling structures, other structures…
Questions to ask a mortgage lender
Key takeaways When shopping around for a mortgage, ask each lender for its requirements, annual percentage rate (APR) and fees.…
