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After months of shifting economic signals, from cooling (but still elevated) inflation to a softer jobs market, the Federal Reserve issued another 25-basis-point rate cut at the close of its December ...

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Locking in one of today's lower mortgage rates may make sense, experts say, but there are some items to know first.

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With over four years of experience writing in the housing market space, Robin Rothstein demystifies mortgage and loan concepts, helping first-time homebuyers and homeowners make informed decisions as ...

When you make biweekly mortgage payments, you pay your loan every two weeks rather than once a month. This translates to 26 half-payments, or the equivalent of 13 full monthly payments per year.

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As mortgage rates fell sharply ahead of the Federal Reserve’s expected — and highly anticipated — rate cut, mortgage demand surged as homeowners rushed to refinance their home loans. More homeowners ...