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Closing costs are going up around the country, but choosing the right lender can help you save more on a new loan.

The highest offer doesn’t always win, and there are ways to win against all-cash buyers. Here’s how to win a bidding war on a house to get the home you...

Use mortgage points to buy down your interest rate when purchasing or refinancing a home. Learn how it lowers interest rates and saves you money over time.

We looked at notable design trends over the past 100 years to see how American homes have changed.

Here’s how much home prices and average interest rates have risen since 1950.

A jumbo loan refinance is needed when you have a high mortgage balance. Learn about the qualifications, closing costs, and when it may be worth it.

To help buyers keep up with record high home prices, the FHFA is raising the limit on conforming loans—and it could help you save on a home.

Rates are still low on the market, and nearly half the homeowners who refinanced have saved over $3,500 a year.

If you’re looking for a home in a high-cost area or need to refinance a large mortgage balance, you may need a jumbo loan—here’s what you should know to get...

(Mortgage) knowledge is power in the quest for the perfect home loan. Learn all about jumbo home loan basics in this short and simple-to-follow guide.

With property values rising, today’s homeowners are in a good position to refinance with new terms that remove private mortgage insurance.

Appraisals have a big impact on your ability to buy a home, but can come with some personal bias. Find out how to make sure your appraisal runs smoothly.

Jumbo loans are mortgage loans that have a higher-than-normal balance. Here's what you need to know about securing this type of financing in 2021.

See example scenarios of points and in action, to better understand how to make decisions with your own mortgage.

Builder confidence is rising, and new construction homes are in high demand. Find out what it takes to navigate the hot competition.

Homeowner credit scores are at their highest in 15 years, and with new Fannie Mae rules, they could go further on a refinance application.

Jumbos are about the size of the loan, not the size of the home. See what a jumbo loan is, where you might need one, and how to avoid them...

Agents who invest in connecting with first-time homebuyers and single borrowers may see increased success in netting clients.

Buyers should be seeing more options on the market as more than 400,000 homeowners reach the end of forbearance plans this month.

Rates are still at September 2020 lows, and a new survey shows that homeowners who refinanced in the last year have saved hundreds per month.