Buying A Home
Buying a home is a big step. Here is advice, rates and more to buy the home of your dreams.
Latest Articles
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Mortgage rate lock: What it is and when you should use one
It can make sure you don’t get burned by rising interest rates before you close.
8 min read Jun 09, 2025 -
How to get preapproved for a mortgage
If you’re serious about buying a home, it’s the first thing you should do.
10 min read Jun 06, 2025 -
What is collateral for a mortgage?
It’s usually the home you’re buying — and it’s on the line if you can’t repay the loan.
3 min read Jun 05, 2025 -
What is an interest-only mortgage?
Are you one of the few these high-risk loans can benefit?
5 min read Jun 05, 2025 -
Mortgage bankers: Who they are and what they do in home lending
Here, we explore what mortgage bankers do in the process of getting a home loan.
4 min read Jun 02, 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 Jun 02, 2025 -
What is the $25,000 Downpayment Toward Equity Act?
Learn more about a proposed $25,000 grant for first-time homebuyers.
4 min read Jun 02, 2025 -
What percentage of your income should go to a mortgage?
There are multiple schools of thought on how much it should be.
8 min read May 30, 2025 -
What is a mortgage commitment letter and how does it help buy a home?
It means you’ve got financing to buy a home — probably. But it’s far from a done deal.
8 min read May 29, 2025 -
Mortgage rate forecast June 2025
Bankrate’s Greg McBride and others weigh in on what to expect for mortgage rates in March 2025 and beyond.
3 min read May 29, 2025