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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How to increase your mortgage preapproval amount
Getting preapproved for the right mortgage amount is the first step in getting your dream home. Here’s how to wangle more from your lender.
6 min read Jul 02, 2024 -
Mortgage rate forecast July 2024
Bankrate’s Greg McBride and others weigh in on what to expect for mortgage rates in July 2024 and beyond.
4 min read Jul 01, 2024 -
Advantages and disadvantages of having a mortgage
To mortgage or not to mortgage? Here’s what to consider.
5 min read Jun 27, 2024 -
Documents needed for mortgage preapproval
Here’s a checklist of what you need to get a mortgage preapproval letter.
7 min read Jun 27, 2024 -
Guide to first-time homebuyer loans and programs
A comprehensive guide to grants and other tools that can make your homeownership dreams come true.
10 min read Jun 26, 2024 -
Guide to no-down payment mortgages: Am I eligible?
Some options if you want a house but your savings are small.
6 min read Jun 24, 2024 -
First-time homebuyer guide
Being a novice often feels like a nuisance. However, there are actually perks to being a first-timer.
16 min read Jun 20, 2024 -
How to get a mortgage
Follow these 10 steps to nail the loan and make buying that home a reality.
12 min read Jun 20, 2024 -
I chose this type of mortgage lender to buy my first home — and it was the best decision I made
Bankrate editor Laurie Richards shares why she worked with a local mortgage lender to buy her first home.
4 min read Jun 20, 2024 -
How to buy a second home
Eyeing a beach bungalow or a mountain lodge? Read these tips first.
6 min read Jun 19, 2024