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Mortgage lender vs. servicer: What’s the difference?
Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with portions of this article, allowing them…
What happens when you pay off your mortgage?
Luis Alvarez/Getty Images Key takeaways Owning your home free and clear carries both financial and emotional rewards, but it may…
How to improve your credit score for a mortgage
Key takeaways The minimum credit score required for a conventional loan is 620, while other mortgages require scores between 500…
Hurricane season is here. Will your insurance policies weather the storm?
Extremely active and record-breaking are how forecasters are describing the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. All signs indicate that this year…
Guide to no-down payment mortgages: Am I eligible?
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist…
What I learned from selling a house as-is
When preparing to sell your home, getting the property into pristine show-ready shape can feel overwhelming — and cost a…
How much does it cost to sell a house in South Carolina?
If you’re gearing up to sell a home in South Carolina, it’s natural to focus on how much money you’ll…
Sky-high home prices put homeownership beyond most people’s reach. What’s so wrong with renting?
Key takeaways With home prices and mortgage rates currently high, renting is a more affordable option than buying a home.…
Guide to manufactured and mobile home loans
Key takeaways A manufactured home is a lower-cost housing option able to be financed in many ways. These include mortgages,…
Divorce and your mortgage: Here’s what to know
Key takeaways If you obtained a joint mortgage with your ex, both of you are responsible for the debt. Divorcing…
