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Will home equity loan rates decline this summer? Experts weigh in
CBS News· 17 hours agoAfter all, taking on new debt at a time when inflation and interest rates are still high could have...
Refi Rates Drop Over the Last Week: Refinance Rates for June 7, 2024
CNET· 7 days agoMortgage rates are expected to slowly decline in 2024. About these rates: Like CNET, Bankrate is...
What is a short refinance, and how does it work?
Yahoo Personal Finance· 16 hours agoA short refinance replaces your existing mortgage with a new one for less than you owe, helping you avoid foreclosure. Learn more about short refinancing...
Behind on mortgage payments? 6 ways to catch up
Bankrate via AOL· 12 hours agoVisit your state’s website to learn more. HOA dues: If your home is in a homeowners association and you’ve fallen behind on HOA fees, contact the HOA as...
New rental developments are changing the American Dream of suburban homeownership
Los Angeles Times· 23 hours agoChelsey and Spencer Marks’ home in Cathedral City was becoming more trouble than it was worth. “I...
7 ways to pay off your mortgage faster
Yahoo Personal Finance· 2 days agoAgain, make sure your lender puts that extra money toward the principal, and it should make a notable difference in your long-term interest costs and...
Home equity is near a record high. Tapping it may be tricky due to high interest rate
NBC Universal via AOL· 3 days agoMoving and downsizing remains an option but “that math doesn’t really work in their favor,” Baker...
VA loan benefits and disadvantages
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 2 days agoAs a result, the loan’s APR might also be higher, but qualifying could be easier especially if your credit needs work. USDA loan – As with a VA loan, a...
Questions to ask a mortgage lender
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 4 days agoThere are soft and hard prepayment penalties. Here’s how they compare: Soft prepayment penalties let you sell your house without paying a fee. But if you...
Mortgage rates dip below 7%, but meaningful declines are still months away
Yahoo Finance· 15 hours agoNew mortgage applications increased 9% but remained 12% lower than the same week last year. ...