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Buying a house with cash vs. a mortgage
Key takeaways Paying for a house in cash can speed up the buying process, lower your long-term costs and give…
Lender credits: What are they and how do they work
Juanmonino/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with…
What are commercial real estate or CRE loans?
Key takeaways Commercial real estate loans are used to purchase, construct, rehabilitate or refinance commercial properties, as opposed to residential…
What is a mortgage?
David Papazian/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways A mortgage is a long-term loan from a financial institution…
Why is housing inventory so low? Understanding the U.S. housing shortage
Richard Newstead/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways The housing shortage is essentially a problem of supply and demand: There…
What is a non-QM loan? The lowdown on non-qualifying mortgages
Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with portions of this article, allowing them…
Smart ways to use your home equity for remodeling
In this article Caret Down Caret Up Key takeaways Rising home prices, low inventory and high mortgage rates have homeowners…
A median-priced home in the U.S. requires a salary of at least $100K. Can a parent buy for a child who’s just starting out?
Key takeaways Purchasing a home for a child can help them build wealth and financial stability. Some of the ways…
How to buy a second home
Key takeaways Before you buy a second home, get clear on how you want to use the property. Will it…
Restoring stability: home insurance as a safety net for financial stress during disasters
As of early April 2024, there have already been two weather-related events that have caused upward of $1 billion in…
