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About 1 in 5 homeowners say they’ve taken on debt for maintenance and surprise costs: Is it a good idea?
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Some 19 percent of homeowners surveyed say they’ve taken on debt…
6 steps to take after a natural disaster
Key takeaways Having an emergency plan, supplies and a thorough understanding of your home insurance policy can help you prepare…
Mortgage questions to ask and expect from your lender
Key takeaways When shopping for a mortgage, ask each lender to detail their requirements, annual percentage rate (APR) and fees.…
Case-Shiller Index: Home price gains hit all-time high
Amid an environment of tight inventory and stubbornly high mortgage rates, housing prices in the U.S. are on the rise…
How to sell a house by owner in Pennsylvania
Key takeaways Selling your house without a real estate agent in Pennsylvania is possible, but it can be a challenging…
What happens to the housing market in an election year?
ajcasanova/Getty Images; Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways Despite the common belief that elections negatively impact the housing market, data…
Conforming loans: What they are and how they work
Key takeaways Conforming loans are mortgages that meet the criteria set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). They’re eligible…
Pros and cons of an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM)
Key takeaways An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is a mortgage with an initial fixed interest rate that resets at periodic intervals.…
VA loan benefits and disadvantages
Key takeaways VA loans offer many benefits such as no down payment/mortgage insurance, easier qualifications and lower interest rates. However,…
What is the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA)?
Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with portions of this article, allowing them…
