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Should I use a home equity loan to buy a car?
Key takeaways Generally, you shouldn't use a home equity loan or HELOC to buy a car. Although they may offer…
Mortgage application: What’s included and how to prepare
Key takeaways The full mortgage application takes place after you’ve had an offer on a home accepted. Your lender will…
Is the housing market going to crash? What the experts are saying
Key takeaways Mortgage rates are high, but home prices keep rising — blame the lack of housing supply. Economists predict…
Why is housing inventory so low? Understanding the U.S. housing shortage
Richard Newstead/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways The housing shortage is essentially a problem of supply and demand: There…
What is a non-QM loan? The lowdown on non-qualifying mortgages
Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with portions of this article, allowing them…
Smart ways to use your home equity for remodeling
In this article Caret Down Caret Up Key takeaways Rising home prices, low inventory and high mortgage rates have homeowners…
A median-priced home in the U.S. requires a salary of at least $100K. Can a parent buy for a child who’s just starting out?
Key takeaways Purchasing a home for a child can help them build wealth and financial stability. Some of the ways…
Lender credits: What are they and how do they work
Juanmonino/Getty Images: Illustration by Issiah Davis/Bankrate Our writers and editors used an in-house natural language generation platform to assist with…
What are commercial real estate or CRE loans?
Key takeaways Commercial real estate loans are used to purchase, construct, rehabilitate or refinance commercial properties, as opposed to residential…
How much house can I afford with a $180K salary?
David Papazian/Getty Images Homeownership is likely well within your reach if you earn an annual salary of $180,000. The median…
