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10 first-time homebuyer tips: How to get that house
The U.S. housing market is as challenging as ever for homebuyers, with mortgage rates close to a 23-year high, housing…
6 lessons I learned from inheriting a parent’s house
Inheriting a house is a bittersweet, overwhelming experience. I remember receiving the deed that transferred ownership of my mother’s home…
Mortgages for seniors: Getting a home loan in retirement
Key takeaways Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, lenders can’t discriminate against applicants because of their age. As a result,…
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.…
