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Bankrate’s Interest Rate Forecast for 2024: Mortgages, credit cards and more will stay pricey, even...
Bankrate via AOL· 4 months agoThere’s a common saying about interest rates: They take the elevator down and the staircase back up....
Mortgage rate forecast April 2024: Fed’s uncertain timeline to keep rates at 7%
Bankrate via AOL· 1 month agoIt'll be difficult for mortgage rates to post a meaningful and sustained pullback from 7 percent...
Mortgages for seniors: Getting a home loan in retirement
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 3 months agoWe often think of homebuyers as younger, but retirees and senior citizens have plenty of reasons to...
Private mortgage insurance (PMI): What it is and how it works
Bankrate via AOL· 1 month agoKey takeaways Private mortgage insurance (PMI) is an extra monthly fee that you pay on a...
Mortgage points: What are they and how do they work?
Bankrate via AOL· 1 month agoKey takeaways Mortgage points are upfront fees you can pay your mortgage lender in exchange for a lower interest rate. Typically, one point costs 1...
Mortgage interest deduction: What it is and what qualifies
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 month agoKey takeaways The IRS may let you deduct interest paid on your mortgage on your federal income tax...
Best mortgage lenders for bad credit in 2024
Bankrate via AOL· 4 months agoIf your credit needs work, that doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t qualify for a mortgage. Here’s our guide to the best mortgage lenders for bad-credit...
What income do I need to afford an $800K house?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 7 months agoIn just about any market in the country, those who can afford a homebuying budget of $800,000 are likely to find many enticing possibilities. The...
How to get the best refinance rate on your mortgage
Bankrate via AOL· 1 month agoKey takeaways Refinancing your mortgage makes sense if you can reduce the interest rate by one-half to three-quarters of a percentage point. Improving...
15-year vs. 30-year mortgage: Which is right for you?
Bankrate via AOL· 4 months agoKey takeaways A 15-year mortgage means larger monthly payments, but a lower rate and substantial...
