Mortgages
News, insights and expert analysis on mortgages from the team at Kiplinger.
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Selling a Haunted House? What You Must Tell BuyersLearn what sellers are legally required to disclose, how stigma affects value and how to market a spooky listing.
By Carla Ayers
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Zombie Mortgages Are Back: Why Old Home Loans Are ResurfacingForgotten second mortgages from the housing crash are reappearing — sometimes with bigger balances and foreclosure risk.
By Paige Cerulli
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Can’t Afford a Starter Home in the US? Some Buyers Are Looking AbroadSome Americans priced out of the U.S. housing market are buying their first homes overseas. Here’s where they’re looking and the risks to consider.
By Choncé Maddox
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Rate Hikes Are Back: What It Means for RetireesRetirees could take advantage of better yields on cash and annuities while paying down variable debt and navigating a tougher housing market.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA®
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How to Choose a Mortgage Lender in 5 StepsLearn how to choose a mortgage lender, compare interest rates and fees, evaluate preapprovals and find the right home loan for your budget.
By Dori Zinn
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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage? Costs and BenefitsThinking about refinancing your mortgage? Learn how refinancing works, what it costs and when it makes financial sense.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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How Self-Employed Deductions Impact Your MortgageYour business deductions can play a complicated role in determining your qualifying income. But there are ways around this issue with the right strategy and the right lender.
By Eric Bernstein
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Find the Best 30-Year Mortgage RatesSee today's 30-year mortgage rates, compare lenders and learn the steps that can help you lock in a better home loan.
By Carla Ayers
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5 Ways Older Homeowners Can Break Free of the Mortgage TrapHigh borrowing costs are freezing mobility for aging homeowners. Here’s how to access your home equity without wiping out your savings.
By Adam Shell
