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What is an FHA mortgage insurance premium?
Bankrate via AOL· 2 months agoKey takeaways If you take out an FHA loan, you’re required to pay FHA mortgage insurance premiums (MIP). FHA MIP includes an upfront premium, typically...
The Secret to an Ultra-Low Mortgage Rate? Assume the Loan, If You Can
Mortgage Research via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoThe doubling of mortgage rates over the last year means it’s tougher to buy a home. Payments are...
6 reasons to refinance your mortgage
CBS News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoHome mortgage loans represent one of the most common types of debt for Americans - with more than $1.6 trillion in new loans originating in 2021 alone....
How to Get a Mortgage Loan Without Great Credit
Mortgage Research via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoThe average U.S. credit score reached a record high of 714 last year, according to Experian, rising four points from 2020. But, even that’s not a score...
New Mexico first-time homebuyer assistance programs
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoturtix/Shutterstock If you’re looking to buy a home in New Mexico but need help to do it, consider turning to the state’s housing finance agency, the New...
Housing startup offers an unconventional way for buyers to get a low mortgage rate
Yahoo Finance via AOL· 7 months agoAssumable mortgages could have a moment. In today’s current environment where mortgage rates are...
First-time homebuyers in today's market are older and wealthier, but often need help from family and...
Stacker via AOL· 3 months agoPravinrus // Shutterstock First-time buyers knocking on the door of homeownership in 2024 are still...
5 Tips for Buying a Home With Mortgage Rates at 20-Year Highs
Mortgage Research via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoBuying a home as mortgage rates continue to increase has become more challenging. Some potential...
How to get a mortgage when you’re self-employed
Bankrate via AOL· 3 months agoKey takeaways It’s possible to get approved for a home loan as a self-employed borrower, but you often have to take a few extra steps to prove your...
'We are a broken people': The importance of Black homeownership and why the wealth gap is widening
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoIf Robert York was ever bone tired, he didn’t show it. After working two jobs, the father of 11...