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10 Tips to Secure the Best Interest Rate on your Mortgage

Article originally published December 13th, 2017. Updated February 16th, 2023. Buying a home is an extensive process. It includes marshaling your assets, reviewing your credit—and potentially trying to improve it—and shopping for a house that meets your wants and needs. That’s all before you enter the process of applying for a mortgage and considering your... Read More

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Over a Quarter of Americans Still Drowning in Home Debt
The number of homeowners who owe more than their house is worth s... Read More

June 14, 2011

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Foreclosure Victim? You May be a Better Credit Risk Than You Think
Did you lose your house during the recession? You may be less of ... Read More

June 9, 2011

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Despite Big Glitches, Government Still Helping Underwater Homeowners
We’ve run several stories (including this one and that one)... Read More

June 8, 2011

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Financial News Roundup: Women Have Poor Negotiating Skills, New Proposal Makes Homeownership Difficult
Today’s top news headlines feature a debate over whether wo... Read More

June 3, 2011

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Retirement Account Loans: The New Home Equity Loan?
In the early- to mid-2000s, millions of home owners drained tappe... Read More

June 3, 2011

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Play It Again, SAM
This country is in the midst of a housing crisis — a devast... Read More

June 2, 2011