Buying A Home
Buying a home is a big step. Here is advice, rates and more to buy the home of your dreams.
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Average closing costs on a house in 2025
Which states have the highest and lowest average closing costs?
2 min read Sep 11, 2025 -
How to buy a second home
Eyeing a beach bungalow or a mountain lodge? Read these tips first.
6 min read Sep 10, 2025 -
Key mortgage terms to know: A guide to commonly used phrases
From A(RMs) to V(A loans), the most common words mortgage shoppers should know.
13 min read Sep 10, 2025 -
Guide to no-down-payment mortgages: Am I eligible?
Some options if you want a house but your savings are small.
6 min read Sep 09, 2025 -
Guide to first-time homebuyer loans and programs
A comprehensive guide to grants and other tools that can make your homeownership dreams come true.
9 min read Sep 09, 2025 -
What is a debt-to-income ratio for a mortgage?
It varies, but generally, the lower the better. Here’s why.
6 min read Sep 05, 2025 -
Mortgage rate forecast September 2025
Bankrate analysts and others weigh in on what to expect for mortgage rates in 2025 and beyond.
3 min read Sep 04, 2025 -
Down payment assistance: How it works and how to get it
Here’s how to find down payment assistance and what you’ll need to qualify.
5 min read Sep 02, 2025 -
FHA closing costs: What they are and how much you’ll pay
Like other types of mortgages, FHA loans come with closing costs. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect.
4 min read Sep 02, 2025 -
What is a jumbo loan?
As the name implies, it’s a loan for a lot more money. But it has higher requirements, too.
6 min read Sep 02, 2025