Mortgages
News, insights and expert analysis on mortgages from the team at Kiplinger.
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Buyers More Confident Home Prices Will Go Down, New Survey Finds
Consumers are feeling optimistic about home prices, according to Fannie Mae’s latest poll, but why?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Demand for Vacation Homes Plummets
Between high mortgages and return-to-office plans, there's less interest in vacation homes, a new report says.
By Adam Shell Published
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Tap Home Equity for Retirement Income
If you're looking for extra retirement income, it's worth checking close to home. We look at four ways to use your home equity as a source of regular income.
By Rivan V. Stinson Last updated
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Millennials No Longer the Largest Generation of Homebuyers
The latest study from the National Association of Realtors finds that millennials are no longer the largest generation of homebuyers, and have been overtaken by baby boomers.
By Erin Bendig Published
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3% Mortgage Rates: Gift of a Lifetime or Low-Rate House Arrest?
A homeowner planning to relocate or downsize might find the higher costs related to higher mortgage rates too much of a hurdle to clear. What are their options?
By Adam Jordan, CIMA®, AAMS® Published
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Mortgage Denials Spike Among Seniors. Here's How to Boost Your Approval Chances
A new mortgage study shows that older Americans, especially those over 70, aren’t being paranoid about increased mortgage loan denials.
By Ben Demers Published
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Best Way to Exit Your Timeshare: Never Buy One in the First Place
Beware: There is a war on timeshare owners who just want to get out!
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Last updated
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Confessions of a Timeshare Scammer
mortgages A man who used to scam timeshare owners with fictional offers to buy them out comes clean with some inside information. And a lawyer specializing in helping those with debts they can’t pay has some reassuring advice for those struggling to cover their maintenance fees.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Last updated
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Conforming Mortgage Loan Limits for 2022 Rising
Becoming a Homeowner For 2022, the standard conforming limit for single-unit properties is $647,200, up nearly $100,000 from the 2021 cap.
By Lisa Gerstner Published
Becoming a Homeowner