The racial gap in housing returns means that Black and Hispanic homeowners aren’t able to generate wealth from buying property as well as their white neighbors, a report finds.
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Refinancing your mortgage can save you a lot, but it’s not always the right choice. A mortgage broker, and other finance pros, share top tips.
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Buying a home in today’s hot market is stressful enough. But many new homeowners may not realize it can also take a toll on their credit scores.
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Mortgage payments that grew more expensive over time were one of the culprits of the mid-2000s housing bust. Now one of those loans is staging a comeback.
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Mortgage payments that grew more expensive over time were one of the culprits of the mid-2000s housing bust. Now one of those loans is staging a comeback.
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While this wonky monetary policy change may sound like a long way off, it could have an impact on the hot housing market today.
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The American dream of homeownership is not an equal opportunity ambition. Blacks and Hispanics are more likely to be denied mortgages or get pricier loans.
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A Sept. 11, 2001, charity will pay off the mortgages held on the homes of slain FBI agents Laura Schwartzenberger and Daniel Alfin.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more difficult for borrowers to find lenders willing to make small-dollar mortgages of $100,000 or less.
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The incumbent administration eyes returning Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to private ownership. Democrats would use them to promote affordable housing.
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