Mortgages
News, insights and expert analysis on mortgages from the team at Kiplinger.
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Mortgage Rates Are Falling: 10 Housing Markets That Could Benefit the Most
These are the top 10 metro areas where the most mortgages are unlocked by lower rates. Plus, the magic number for mortgage rates.
By Erin Bendig Last updated
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Will the Fed Rate Cut Lower Mortgage Rates?
A Federal Reserve interest rate cut is one of many influences on mortgage rates, along with inflation, job growth and a shrinking or thriving economy.
By Kathryn Pomroy Last updated
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Before Buying Your First Home, Get These Three Ducks in a Row
With mortgage rates higher than we're used to, making sure you can comfortably afford to buy your first home is more important than ever.
By David W. Johnston, CFP® Published
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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage Now That the Fed Just Cut Rates?
The Fed just cut rates, so mortgage refinance rates will be cheaper. Should you act now, or wait?
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Is It Better to Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest?
Determine if paying off your mortgage early is a wise decision for you.
By Ameriprise Financial Published
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Why a 15-Year Mortgage Could Be the Key to a Larger Nest Egg
Your mortgage payments would be higher, yes, but you'd save quite a lot on interest and be mortgage-free 15 years sooner, freeing assets for other investments.
By Dave Liniger Published
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A Different Way to Approach Your Mortgage in Retirement
Conventional wisdom says don't carry any mortgage into retirement, and if you can manage that debt-free feat, good for you. But there are other options.
By Jerry Golden, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level Since April 2023. Should You Refinance?
Mortgage rates drop to 6.34%, the lowest level they've been in over a year.
By Erin Bendig Published
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Zombie Mortgages Come Back to Haunt Property Owners
mortgages Here’s what to do if a letter from a law firm arrives out of the blue to warn you that you could lose your house over a mortgage you thought was long dead.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Last updated
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