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    What Is an APR? Annual Percentage Rate, Explained

    By Audrey Ference | November 28, 2022

    The annual percentage rate, or APR, is how much you'll pay in interest and other fees when you get a mortgage to buy a home. The post What Is an APR? Annual Percentage Rate, Explained appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

    What Is an Acceleration Clause? Find Out Now Before You Mess Up Your Mortgage

    By Audrey Ference | November 25, 2022

    What is an acceleration clause? It's a part of most mortgage contracts that says the lender can demand payment in full if you break any of its terms. The post What Is an Acceleration Clause? Find Out Now Before You Mess Up Your Mortgage appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

    Must-Know Facts for the Self-Employed Homebuyer

    By Lisa Marie Conklin | November 9, 2022

    Here's the breakdown of everything you need to know about applying for a home loan when you're self-employed. The post Must-Know Facts for the Self-Employed Homebuyer appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

    How To Buy a Home When You Have Student Loan Debt

    By Kathleen Willcox | September 28, 2022

    If you're preparing to enter the homebuying sphere with student loan debt, here are expert-approved recommendations for navigating the process. The post How To Buy a Home When You Have Student Loan Debt appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

    How to Boost Your Credit Score: Advice for First-Time Home Buyers

    By Jamie Wiebe | July 17, 2022

    Are you a first-time home buyer wondering how to improve your credit score? If you need a mortgage, a good FICO score is crucial—and something you control. The post How to Boost Your Credit Score: Advice for First-Time Home Buyers appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

    Buying a House After Bankruptcy? How Long to Wait and What to Do

    By Margaret Heidenry | June 20, 2022

    Buying a house after bankruptcy may sound like an impossible feat. But it's entirely doable if you take these smart steps. The post Buying a House After Bankruptcy? How Long to Wait and What to Do appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

    Echoes of the Great Recession: Is Mortgage Lending Becoming Riskier Again?

    By Clare Trapasso | June 15, 2022

    Fears are mounting that riskier mortgage lending could be staging a comeback as more buyers are choosing loans that may get more expensive over time. The post Echoes of the Great Recession: Is Mortgage Lending Becoming Riskier Again? appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

    7 Mortgage Hopes and Dreams That Are Completely Delusional Today

    By Erin Flaherty | April 14, 2022

    Many homebuyers don't have their facts straight about the mortgage application process. Here's what they have wrong. The post 7 Mortgage Hopes and Dreams That Are Completely Delusional Today appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

    For Native American Homebuyers, 3 Financial Assistance Programs to Help With a Purchase

    By Larissa Runkle | April 6, 2022

    Are you a Native American homebuyer? Here are the details you need on three of the top financial aid programs available for 2022. The post For Native American Homebuyers, 3 Financial Assistance Programs to Help With a Purchase appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

    How Down Payment Assistance Programs Can Help First-Time and Other Homebuyers

    By Janet Siroto | April 5, 2022

    Down payment assistance programs can help homebuyers get into their first homes. Learn about how to get down payment help here. The post How Down Payment Assistance Programs Can Help First-Time and Other Homebuyers appeared first on Real Estate News & Insights | realtor.com®. Read More

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