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‘We buy houses’ companies in New York state
If you’re trying to sell a home in the Empire State, companies that proclaim “we buy houses!” can look pretty…
Mortgage insurance vs homeowners insurance: what’s the difference?
Key takeaways Homeowners insurance mainly protects the borrower's investment in their home, while mortgage insurance financially protects the lender's investment…
How your mortgage affects your credit score
FG Trade/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Getting a mortgage can cause a temporary dip in your credit score.…
Can I get a mortgage after a short sale of my home?
rSnapshotPhotos/Shutterstock Key takeaways Selling your home through a short sale can help you avoid foreclosure, but it might make it…
Should you use your home to pay medical bills?
FG Trade/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways One way to clear medical debt is to tap into your home’s…
Should I pay off my mortgage or invest?
Key takeaways The decision to pay off your mortgage or invest boils down to your finances and risk tolerance. A…
Does homeowners insurance cover foundation repair?
Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with portions of this article, allowing them…
How to switch home insurance companies
In this article Caret Down Caret Up Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist…
Mortgage rate forecast April 2024: Fed’s uncertain timeline to keep rates at 7%
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate It'll be difficult for mortgage rates to post a meaningful and sustained pullback…
VA loan refinance: What is it and how does it work?
Key takeaways If you have an existing VA loan, you can refinance it to get a better interest rate, change…
