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Conventional loans: What they are and how they work
JohnnyGreig/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Key takeaways Conventional loans are mortgages that aren't guaranteed or insured by the government…
How to shop for a mortgage without hurting your credit score
Key takeaways Getting preapproved for a mortgage usually means undergoing a hard credit pull, which causes a dip in your…
Guide to homeowners insurance
Key takeaways There are many factors that affect the cost of home insurance, including your home’s specific features, the state…
How to refinance a second home or investment property
Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with portions of this article, allowing them…
The 10 largest mortgage lenders in the U.S.
There’s a new No. 1 atop the list of the nation’s largest mortgage lenders. United Wholesale Mortgage pushed past Rocket…
Best mortgage lenders of May 2024
Image Source/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate When you’re shopping for a mortgage, you have many options, from big banks to…
Best VA loan lenders in 2024
You have money questions. Bankrate has answers. Our experts have been helping you master your money for over four decades.…
Experts say the 2024 hurricane season could break records. Here’s how to prepare
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is shaping up to be one of the most active on record — and now…
Mortgage seasoning: What is it and what are the requirements?
Key takeaways Seasoning, for mortgage-related purposes, refers to the amount of time you’ve had funds in your bank account —…
Mortgage rate forecast for May 2024: No break for homebuyers
The wind continues to blow in the wrong direction for mortgage borrowers. — Greg McBride, Bankrate Chief Financial Analyst As…
