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How Are Home Equity Loan Rates Determined?
Key takeaways Home equity rates are determined by both macroeconomic factors, like the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, and the borrower’s…
What Is An Alienation Clause?
Fat Chance Productions/Getty Images Key takeaways In a mortgage contract, an alienation clause requires the borrower to repay the full…
Home Valuation: How Much Is Your Home Really Worth?
According to the National Association of Realtors, the median price of an existing home sold in April was $414,000. Of…
Should You Use Auto Loan Refinancing To Pay Off Debt
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate Key takeaways Cash-out auto loan refinancing — ideally with a lower rate and without…
This Research Could Help Student Loan Borrowers
How information is presented can have an outsize impact on your actions. Behavioral scientists at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton…
Student Loan Forgiveness Isn’t Over
The Department of Education’s April 21 announcement to borrowers seemed to leave little room for misunderstanding. “Student and parent borrowers…
Buying A House In 2025: A Step-By-Step Guide
The pandemic fueled a housing boom — a bacchanal characterized by record-low mortgage rates, bidding wars, inventory shortages and skyrocketing…
What Is A Cash Balance Plan And How Does It Work?
MoMo Productions/Getty Images There are many different types of retirement plans, but one of the lesser known is the cash…
Credit Card Experts Break Down J.D. Power and Bankrate Scores
Key takeaways Bankrate review scores and J.D. Power satisfaction ratings can help guide your decision on your next credit card.…
Why I Intentionally Dropped My 813 Credit Score
When I finally joined the 800 credit score club in 2020, I felt proud. As a first gen Latina, who…
