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How to cope with higher mortgage rates
You're not helpless in the face of rising mortgage rates. Here are some of your options.
Is a cash-out home refinancing right for you?
Sometimes you need extra cash. Find out how one couple could benefit from cash-out refinancing.
Mortgage rates plunge to record lows again
As mortgage rates dive, the president proposes a way to let more homeowners refinance.
National mortgage rates for Feb. 2, 2012
See rates from our survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards.
Is it time to lock your mortgage rate?
Today's mortgage rates are anything but predictable. Here's what the experts have to say.
How can I cut my down payment on a home?
It's tough to lower a down payment at closing. Maybe one of these options will cut your costs.
How to lock a mortgage rate for a good deal
Lock a low mortgage rate by comparing a lineup of rates and taking care of timing.
Should I switch to biweekly mortgage payments?
There's no magic to a biweekly home loan. Consider other ways to reduce your mortgage.
2012 mortgage rate forecast: remaining low
You'll like the 2012 mortgage rate forecast. Well, except for the higher fees. We explain.
How to refinance when you have a second mortgage
It's not easy to refinance your mortgage when you have equity debt. Here are the options.
Borrowers' delight: consumer loan rates to stay low
The Fed extended "easy money" into 2014 -- a move beloved by some, loathed by others.
The Fed and mortgage rates
The Federal Reserve is trying to keep rates low for mortgages and home equity loans.
Video: Interest rate predictions in 2012
Interest rates hit rock bottom in 2011. Where are they headed in 2012?
6 surprising IRA investment options
Tired of plain vanilla holdings? You can try spicing things up if you can handle the risk.
Can lawsuit over defects thwart condo refinance?
The condo builder did a lousy job. Now lenders won't refinance loans. What can owners do?
Top 10 states for foreclosure in December
These states held the top spots with the highest foreclosure rates in December.
Prepay your mortgage or refinance your home?
You could cut your interest and loan costs by prepaying but at today's rates, why not refi?
Video: Mortgage rates for Jan. 26, 2012
Rates inched up slightly this week, the first increase in 2012.
National mortgage rates for Jan. 26, 2012
See rates from our survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards.
Mortgage rates bloom despite the Fed's gloom
Mortgages shrug off the Federal Reserve's promise to hold short-term rates low for years.
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