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Survey: Parents Have Trouble Saving Because of Mortgage Payments

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Half of parents say mortgage payments make it hard to save to grow their savings. See more survey results on homebuying and why some are choosing to rent instead.
By Holden Lewis · September 15, 2025

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By Julie Guacci · July 16, 2021
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Fed Keeps Rates Near Zero As Economy Struggles To Recover From Pandemic

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The U.S. central bank’s rate-setting Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) kept its key borrowing benchmark in its current target range of 0-0.25 percent, where it’s been for nearly a year, after officials rushed to slash rates to near-zero at the start of the outbreak back in March.
By Sarah Foster · September 15, 2025
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Manufactured And Mobile Home Loans Guide

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There are many ways to finance a manufactured or mobile home. Here’s a guide to your options.
By Meaghan Hunt · September 15, 2025
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Ask Bankrate: Refinance or Double Up On Mortgage Payments?

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Ask Bankrate is a recurring feature where Bankrate’s experts answer your financial questions.
By Bankrate Staff · September 15, 2025
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Cost To Buy A House In Ohio

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House-hunters in the Buckeye state are in luck: Home prices here are significantly lower than the nationwide median price.
By David McMillin · September 15, 2025
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Types of Mortgage Refinance Options

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There are many mortgage refinance options, and more than one might suit your needs. Here’s how to choose the best one.
By Mia Taylor · September 15, 2025
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First-Time Buyers Face Historically Tough Market

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New data from the National Association of Realtors shows first-time homebuyers are feeling the affordability squeeze more than ever.
By Jeff Ostrowski · September 15, 2025
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What Is A Seller’s Market?

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As the name implies, a seller’s market favors sellers over buyers. Learn all the ins and outs of a seller’s market in real estate.
By Kacie Goff · September 15, 2025
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Fed Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged As It Weighs Inflation Risks From Tariffs

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The announcement means the Fed’s key benchmark rate will stay in a target range of 4.25-4.5 percent, the highest since 2007.
By Sarah Foster · September 15, 2025
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Common Reasons Mortgage Applications Get Denied

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Here’s how mortgage underwriting works, plus the most common reasons underwriters deny loans — which might explain why your application didn’t get approved.
By Jeff Ostrowski · September 15, 2025
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Study: Renting is increasingly more affordable than buying

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New Bankrate data reveals the gap between rental costs and mortgage payments has widened in 38 metros compared to last year.
By Alex Gailey · September 15, 2025
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Lenders Roll Out 1% Down Mortgages

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As affordability challenges mount, the nation’s two largest mortgage lenders have rolled out 1% down payment loans.
By Jeff Ostrowski · September 15, 2025
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How Do You Pay Back A Reverse Mortgage?

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Whether you're the borrower on the reverse mortgage or an heir, you'll need to pay it back. Here's how to repay a reverse mortgage.
By David McMillin · September 15, 2025

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