Mortgage rates are dropping. Should you buy a home now?
CBS News· 21 hours agoIf you've considered buying a house in the past year, you probably know that mortgage rates are...
Interest rates too high for refinancing? Here's what you can do
CNBC· 2 weeks agoRefinancing also gives you an opportunity to shorten your payoff term and potentially get rid of...
Will high-yield savings account rates go higher in 2024?
CBS News· 19 hours agoHigh-yield savings accounts are a safe, reliable way to stash your cash and earn a solid interest ...
HELOC vs. home equity loan: Tapping your equity when rates are high
Yahoo Personal Finance· 1 week agoA home equity loan, or HEL, is a second mortgage where a portion of your home's equity is delivered...
Should I use a HELOC to pay off credit card debt?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 3 days agoA HELOC isn't your only option, and you should explore other avenues — and their associated interest rates — before you opt for one. If you have a lot of...
Is a HELOC better than a home equity loan with inflation cooling?
CBS News· 3 days agoHome equity loan: A home equity loan is commonly referred to as a second mortgage. When you take out...
Why you should open a long-term CD this December
CBS News· 18 hours agoIt's no secret that interest rates have been high this year. Due to decades-high inflation (it hit a 40-year high in June 2022) and an aggressive attempt...
It's been a brutal year for homebuyers. Here's what experts predict for 2024, from mortgage rates to...
CBS News· 16 hours agoHomebuyers faced a tough real estate market this year, with home prices continuing their upward...
How much do mortgage points cost?
CBS News· 21 hours agoThe concept is simple: You make a lump sum payment to your mortgage lender when you purchase or refinance your home in exchange for a lower interest <...
What to know about HELOC prepayment penalties
Bankrate via AOL· 22 hours agoYes, as with any detail about a loan, you have the option to negotiate a home equity loan prepayment penalty with your lender. However, some lenders will...