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Skyhobo/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Monthly mortgage payments include not just principal and interest but also…
Key takeaways Paying for a house in cash can speed up the buying process, lower your long-term costs and give…
Key takeaways While there is no official maximum number, lenders generally accept no more than four borrowers on a conventional…
Real estate commissions survived the rise of the Internet and decades of attacks from disruption-minded discounters. Now, finally, they might…
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreed to new rules around real estate commissions as part of a lawsuit settlement…
Key takeaways Mortgage interest is the price you pay for borrowing money from a lender, charged as a percentage of…
Key takeaways Lender-paid mortgage insurance (LPMI) is an option for borrowers who cannot afford a 20 percent down payment on…
10’000 Hours/Getty Images Inflation and the cost of living are not one and the same. Although inflation does have a…
Going through the traditional process of selling a home — hiring a real estate agent, listing your property and waiting…
Key takeaways You’ll need a credit score of at least 620 for a conventional refinance. Credit score minimums for other…
