Mortgages
News, insights and expert analysis on mortgages from the team at Kiplinger.
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10-Year Treasury Yield's Effect on Mortgage Rates
Where the 10-year Treasury yield moves, mortgage rates follow. Learn why they're linked and how they affect homebuyers.
By Sean Jackson
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Could Tax Savings Make a 50-Year Mortgage Worth It?
Buying a Home The 50-year mortgage proposal by Trump aims to address the housing affordability crisis with lower monthly mortgage payments. But what does that mean for your taxes?
By Kate Schubel
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What to Know About Portable Mortgages
A closer look at how portable mortgages would work, who might benefit and why the concept is gaining attention amid high rates and limited supply.
By Carla Ayers
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An Expert's Take: Why You Should Resist a Zero-Down Mortgage
While it's certainly enticing, a zero-down mortgage comes with significant risks, especially if home values decline or you want to refinance.
By Jared Elson, Investment Adviser
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A New Kind of HELOC Lets Homeowners Fund Remodels on Their Terms
Finance home upgrades gradually, using the equity you already have.
By Carla Ayers
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Four Military Benefits That Have Helped My Family
Military life can be challenging for servicemembers and their families, but they're offered some significant financial benefits to help cushion the blow.
By Lisa Gerstner
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What Home Equity Is and Why It's a Valuable Long-Term Investment
Understanding what home equity is and why it's such a valued long-term investment.
By Donna LeValley
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Selling a Haunted House? What You Have to Tell Buyers (and What You Don’t)
You don’t need ghosts to spook buyers, sometimes a home’s past is enough. Here’s what sellers should know about disclosure laws, pricing and perception when a property has a haunted history.
By Carla Ayers
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How to Choose a Mortgage Lender in Five Steps
Not all lenders are created equal — here’s how to compare offers, rates and terms with confidence.
By Dori Zinn
