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Builders Are Dangling Super-Low Mortgage Rates — But There’s A Catch
As they struggle to persuade Americans to buy new homes, homebuilders have leaned hard on a new tactic: Builders’ mortgage…
FDIC Insurance Limits & How To Insure Excess Deposits
Key takeaways FDIC insurance covers up to $250,000 per depositor, per bank, per ownership category — meaning a single person…
5 Ways to Get an Emergency Loan with Bad Credit
Key takeaways Emergency loans for bad credit tend to have higher interest rates and fees than traditional loans. Payday alternative…
2025: The Year Of Luxury At The Top, Less Regulation All Around
When I offered my annual credit card predictions around this time last year, I speculated that regulatory issues would dominate…
Laid off with a monthly mortgage payment. How do you manage? |
Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate You’ve lost your job. Who are you going to call? It might have to be your…
Most Holiday Staples Cost More This Year. Here’s How To Budget
After two years of cheaper deals and better prices, holiday shoppers may have to reach deeper into their wallets again…
Home Equity Rates Hold Steady At Two-Year Lows
Image: Getty Images; Illustration: Bankrate Home equity rates were unchanged in the latest week, holding at their lowest point in…
Mortgage Rates Rise Amid Post-Fed Volatility
Image by PM Images/Getty Images; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Mortgage rates jumped higher this week, with the 30-year fixed rate…
Rents Are Falling. Will Home Prices Follow?
Good news for those looking for more affordable housing: Rents keep falling. In October, rents fell for the 27th straight…
Is mobile banking safe? How to actually protect your money
Key takeaways Mobile banking is secure when you use official apps and follow best practices. Major banks invest billions in…
