Mortgages
News, insights and expert analysis on mortgages from the team at Kiplinger.
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Mortgage Delinquencies Rose Slightly in Third Quarter As Jobs Market Eased
The mortgage delinquency rate rose in the third quarter across all loan types, economist says.
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What is house hacking? How to profit from your home
House hacking involves renting out a part of your residence to create passive income. Here's how it works.
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High Mortgage Rates Stunt Buying Power
The high-rate environment of today’s housing market leaves potential homebuyers with less purchasing power than last year, study shows.
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Do You Know the Tax Rules for Home Mortgages?: Kiplinger Tax Letter
Kiplinger Tax Letter Understanding what the tax rules are for deducting interest on home mortgages is critical if you're buying a home or refinancing
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High Mortgage Rates Hurt New Home Sales In August
The sale of new homes declined in August as high mortgage rates have continued to hinder demand.
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Mortgage Closing Costs and Fees Leapt 22% in 2022, Study Shows
The mortgage market was profoundly affected by high interest rates last year, a trend that is likely to continue given this year's rate increases, CFPB director says.
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Monthly Housing Payments Hit All-Time High, Study Shows
Monthly housing payments hit an all-time high in September, a report from Redfin shows, reflecting the multi-decade high for mortgage rates and continued rise in home prices.
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Homebuilder Sentiment Hits Five-Month Low
Homebuilder confidence falters in face of persistently high mortgage rates and construction worker shortages, survey finds.
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August Housing Starts Hit Lowest Level Since June 2020
Housing starts dropped and building permits rose as the market’s woes continued in August.
