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Types of homeowners insurance
Key takeaways The most common type of homeowners insurance policy is the standard HO-3 policy. HO-5 policies offer the broadest…
How to sell a house by owner in New Jersey
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Using a Realtor to sell a home in New Jersey…
Missing mortgage payments: How many can I miss before foreclosure?
Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with portions of this article, allowing them…
Mortgage deferment: What it is and how it differs from forbearance
MoMo Productions/Getty Images Key takeaways Deferment and forbearance are sometimes used interchangeably, but they’re not the same. If your mortgage…
Refinancing for home improvement: How it works
Key takeaways A cash-out refinance can be a good fit for a homeowner who needs a sizable sum for a…
How a HELOC can advance your business
Key takeaways HELOCs are secured loans, offering more flexible repayment periods and competitive interest rates than many other types of…
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…
