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Mortgage interest deduction: What it is and what qualifies
Bankrate via AOL· 3 months agoKey takeaways The IRS may let you deduct interest paid on your mortgage on your federal income tax...
U.S. mortgage statistics and FAQ
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoMortgage rates have increased since the rock-bottom days of 2020 and 2021, making homebuying all the more challenging and giving most homeowners no...
What is a fixed-rate mortgage and how does it work?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 6 months agoKey takeaways A fixed-rate mortgage maintains a consistent interest rate throughout its entire term, whether it spans 30 years, 15 years, or any other...
What the Fed’s continued rate pause means for homebuyers and sellers
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 5 days agoInflation is still running well above plan, and that means the Federal Reserve is keeping its finger...
Mortgages for seniors: Getting a home loan in retirement
Bankrate via AOL· 5 months agoWe often think of homebuyers as younger, but retirees and senior citizens have plenty of reasons to...
What is mortgage amortization?
Bankrate via AOL· 6 months agoKey takeaways Mortgage amortization refers to the split between how much of your loan payment goes toward principal vs. interest. At the beginning of...
Should retirees use their homes to pay bills?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 7 months agoKey takeways If you're a homeowner in or nearing retirement, you may be able to use your home equity as a source of funds. The amount of home equity you...
How to get a home equity loan with bad credit
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 2 months agoKey takeaways A lower credit score doesn’t necessarily mean a lender will deny you a home equity loan. It does mean the loan will be more expensive, as...
When should you refinance your mortgage?
Bankrate via AOL· 2 months agoKey takeaways Refinancing your mortgage could make sense for many reasons, including lowering your interest rate, taking cash out or switching to a...
What income do I need to afford a $900K house?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 9 months agoHaving $900,000 to spend on a home purchase provides you a wide variety of options. In fact, that price tag is more than double the National Association...
