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Why you should use a mortgage calculator

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 00:00
Can you afford to purchase the home of your dreams? A mortgage calculator may help.

Turn your home into an eco-chamber

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 00:00
Home values are soft, but a green house cuts utility bills and can boost resale value. Find out how.

New rule would refund some mortgage fees

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 00:00
The Fed may give consumers the right to cancel mortgage applications and get fee refunds.

Put brakes on mortgage accelerator offers

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 00:00
Mortgage accelerator plans promise free you from loan payments. But are they worth the effort?

Getting low mortgage rates today

Mon, 08/30/2010 - 00:00
Mortgage rates today continue to hover near historic lows. What do borrowers need to do to get a great rate?

Homebuyer hoping for 3-day 'grace period'

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 00:00
In most states, there is no automatic grace period to cancel a sales contract without penalty.

Dangers of walking away from your mortgage

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 00:00
Underwater homeowners who skip out on their mortgages face a slew of consequences.

Save with 30-year mortgage rates?

Fri, 08/27/2010 - 00:00
Right now, 30-year mortgage rates remain near historic lows. But is this the right loan for you?

Video: Mortgage rates for Aug. 26, 2010

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 00:00
Mortgage rates fell this week on the news of an ongoing weak housing market.

Mortgage rates slide back near lows

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 00:00
Mortgage rates fell for the fifth time in six weeks, but homes may not be as cheap as you think.

Home appraisal changes: More accurate?

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 00:00
New financial reform legislation aims to resolve thorny issues surrounding real estate appraisals.

Bankrate's Mortgage Rate Trend Index: Aug. 26, 2010

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 00:00
Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages.

National mortgage rates for Aug. 26, 2010

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 00:00
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Video Calculate how much house you can afford

Thu, 08/26/2010 - 00:00
Here's how to use the calculator to determine how much house you can afford.

Prime rate: what is it and how is it set?

Wed, 08/25/2010 - 00:00
The prime rate determines borrowing costs on many short-term loans. What is it and how is it set?

How early should you lock a mortgage rate?

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 00:00
Many borrowers lock in a mortgage rate after finding a new home. But is that always the best strategy?

3 ways to mess up a mortgage closing

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 00:00
Want a lender to delay or cancel your mortgage closing? Here's how to do it.

Extra equity won't boost home sale profit

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 00:00
Making extra mortgage payments will not increase the profit or loss when the home is sold.

Home loans: fixed-rate or adjustable-rate?

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 00:00
Homebuyers and homeowners planning a refinance face one big choice: fixed-rate or adjustable-rate?

How to use the mortgage calculator

Mon, 08/23/2010 - 00:00
Bankrate's mortgage calculator will help you determine your monthly payments.
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