Mortgages
News, insights and expert analysis on mortgages from the team at Kiplinger.
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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement?
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement?
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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.
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Can You Get a Mortgage In Retirement? And Should You?
With interest rates still stubbornly high and home prices elevated, here’s how a retiree living on a fixed income can land a decent mortgage.
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Could the Election Affect Mortgage Rates?
Here's what to know about the election's impact on mortgage rates.
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Best Time of Year to Buy A House
You may find a good home deal at any time of year, but certain seasons or even months have the perfect blend of inventory, supply and price. Here's when to look.
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With Mortgage Rates Falling, Here's How Much You Could Save
As mortgage rates fall, you could potentially save thousands over the life of your loan.
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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.
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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.
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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.