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Down payment assistance: How it works and how to get it
Delahaye/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Down payment assistance (DPA) programs provide homebuyers with loans or grants…
VA loans: What they are and how they work
MoMo Productions/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to…
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 a good idea when you’re…
How to prepare for FHA appraisal requirements
The Good Brigade/Getty Images Key takeaways An FHA appraisal assesses your home's market value and condition to determine whether the…
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 or for energy-saving upgrades to…
Small size, big headaches: how to insure a tiny home
Key takeaways Tiny houses may qualify for specialty insurance, RV insurance, mobile/manufactured home insurance or be added onto an existing…
What are mortgage-backed securities?
Key takeaways A mortgage-backed security is an investment product that consists of thousands of individual mortgages. Investors can purchase MBSs…
How to sell a house by owner in Illinois
andyKRAKOVSKI/Getty Images Interested in selling your home in the Prairie State without the help of a Realtor? It’s certainly doable,…
What is an interest-only mortgage and how does it work?
Key takeaways Interest-only mortgages let you pay just the accruing interest on your loan for an introductory period — but…
