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Home equity loan or HELOC vs. cash-out mortgage refinance
Key takeaways Home equity loans, HELOCs, and cash-out refinancing are three popular ways to borrow using your home as collateral.…
Assumable mortgage: What is it and how does it work?
kate_sept2004/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways When you assume a mortgage from a home seller, you become responsible for…
How many VA loans can you have?
Key takeaways You can have multiple VA loans throughout your life, but only in certain situations, such as selling your…
Housing market predictions for 2024
Key takeaways Low levels of inventory mean that sellers continue to have the upper hand in the housing market. Mortgage…
How to find a home’s value in 2024
As a homeowner, whether you’re preparing to sell, looking to refinance or just curious how much equity you have, you’ll…
FHA closing costs: What they are and how much you’ll pay
Jaskaran Kooner/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways FHA loans come with closing costs, typically 2 percent to 6 percent…
Getting a mortgage after bankruptcy: What you need to know
Key takeaways You can get a mortgage after declaring bankruptcy, but how soon depends on the type of mortgage and…
What is the draw period on a HELOC and how does it work?
In this article Caret Down Caret Up Key takeaways The draw period is the initial phase of a home equity…
Common home styles and types of houses
If you’re thinking about buying a new home, get ready to explore a wide range of options. From single-family homes…
What is redlining? The history of racism in U.S. real estate
Key takeaways Redlining was a real estate practice in which certain neighborhoods were designated as high-risk, largely due to racial…
