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What’s the best way to pay for home renovations: savings or financing?
Key takeaways Using savings to fund renovations avoids the extra expense of interest and accumulation of debt, and encourages sticking…
What is a balloon mortgage?
Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with portions of this article, allowing them…
How to improve your finances before your first mortgage
RiverNorthPhotography/Getty Images Key takeaways Improving your finances before applying for a mortgage gives you the best shot at getting good…
Mortgagor vs. mortgagee: What’s the difference?
hobo_018/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways The mortgagor is the person or entity who borrows and pays back a…
Agent commissions are getting more transparent — but critics still say the real estate industry operates as a ‘cartel’
When the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and major brokers last year lost a federal antitrust suit, the verdict unleashed…
Best FHA 203(k) rehab mortgage lenders in 2024
You have money questions. Bankrate has answers. Our experts have been helping you master your money for over four decades.…
What property buyers should know about land loans
Looking to buy some land? You have plenty of options, from modest suburban lots to massive 5,000-acre ranches. You probably…
Do I need a Realtor to buy a house?
Key takeaways The vast majority of homebuyers work with an agent, but it is possible to buy a home without…
How to stop foreclosure
Key takeaways Foreclosure occurs when a homeowner stops paying their mortgage for an extended period — typically 120 days following…
What is negative equity? A guide to underwater mortgages
Key takeaways Negative equity occurs when your home’s value sinks below the amount you owe on it (from your mortgage…
