MoneyWise'A slight breather': Mortgage rates jump back above 5%, but it's not all bad news for homebuyersmoneywise.com - Nancy Sarnoff30-year fixed-rate mortgages The interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is averaging 5.22%, up from 4.99%, housing finance giant Freddie Mac …
MoneyWiseWhat is the best time of year to buy a house?moneywise.com - Doug WhitemanFor homebuyers, the best time to purchase a home is usually in the late summer or fall. House hunters will find plenty of homes on the market, but not …
MoneyWiseHow much is the VA loan funding fee?moneywise.com - Josh WilsonWhen you take out a VA loan to help you buy, build or make repairs to a home, you don't borrow directly from the Veterans Affairs Department but from …
MoneyWiseHELOC vs. home equity loan: Pros and consmoneywise.com - Kim PorterA home equity line of credit, or HELOC, is a revolving credit line that usually comes with a variable interest rate. The lender approves you for a …
MoneyWiseThe UK toyed with inheritable 50-year mortgages — why can’t they work in the US?moneywise.com - Dina Al-ShibeebWhile it is possible to get a mortgage as long as 40 or 50 years in the United States, they aren’t qualified mortgages. Qualified mortgages must …
MoneyWiseFirst-time homebuyer programs in Texasmoneywise.com - Sigrid ForbergHere's how to save up to $700/year off your car insurance in minutes When was the last time you compared car insurance rates? Chances are you’re …