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Guide to no-down payment mortgages: Am I eligible?
Bankrate via AOL· 19 hours agoHome equity is the portion of your home that isn’t financed by a mortgage. When you start with a low- or zero-down loan</ ...
Some homebuyers are beating high interest rates with 1980s-era assumable mortgages
Dallas Morning News· 2 hours agoLast year, after Deb Jerikovsky’s husband died, she decided to swap the lake home where they planned...
US Approves Freddie Mac Pilot Program to Buy Second Mortgages
Bloomberg via Yahoo Finance· 21 hours ago(Bloomberg) -- US regulators have authorized a pilot program for housing giant Freddie Mac to buy...
What happens when you pay off your mortgage?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 17 hours agoAfter you pay off your home, you access your home equity in a few different ways. You can sell your home, cashing ...
Home equity levels are near record highs. Here are 5 ways to access it.
CBS News· 7 days agoThanks to a mix of sustained demand and low inventory levels, the average homeowner has experienced...
Planning home improvements? A home equity line of credit may be worth considering
Springfield News-Leader via Yahoo Finance· 3 days agoA home equity line of credit, also known as a HELOC, can be a helpful way for homeowners who qualify...
Mortgage rates today, June 19, 2024: ARM rates are starting higher
Yahoo Personal Finance· 6 days agoHELOCs usually start with lower interest rates than home equity loans. The rates are usually...
How to refinance when you have a second mortgage
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 7 days agoRefinancing your primary mortgage while keeping a second mortgage requires resubordination. Refinancing a second mortgage — like a home equity ...
Divorce and your mortgage: Here’s what to know
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 18 hours agoHowever, unless that partner’s name is also removed from the title, they can still benefit from the sale and equity in the home. It’s important to not...
Should I go into debt to fix up my home? High interest rates put owners in a bind
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 5 days agoA home equity line of credit, or HELOC, typically has a variable rate and acts more like a credit...