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FHA Appraisal Requirements And Guidelines
The Good Brigade/Getty Images Key takeaways An FHA appraisal assesses your home’s market value and condition to determine whether it’s…
What To Do When Your Mortgage Application Gets Denied
Key takeaways Mortgage applications can be denied for multiple reasons, including credit issues and changes in employment. If your mortgage…
High-Yield Savings Rates Today: May 19, 2025
Key takeaways The inflation rate for April rose to 2.3 percent, according to last week’s CPI release. That’s slightly less…
Survey: More Than Half Of Americans Expect To Spend Less On Fun Purchases This Year
Photography by Getty Images; Illustration by Bankrate The recent tumultuous economy has led to an array of spending behaviors among…
Tariffs Shouldn’t Drive Your Next Car Purchase
On March 26, 2025, President Trump announced a new 25 percent tariff on imported cars and car parts, which took…
Building Generational Wealth With Home Equity In 2025
Key takeaways Buying and owning a home can lay the foundations of generational wealth. Home equity can increase substantially over…
What is Dwelling Insurance? | Bankrate
Key takeaways A dwelling insurance policy is meant for non-owner-occupied buildings, unlike the similarly named dwelling coverage found in a…
IDR Processing, Collections Resume And Other Student Loans News
Andrew Harnik / Staff / Getty Images Key takeaways The first of three monthly reports from the U.S. Department of…
What Is An Energy-Efficient Mortgage?
Key takeaways An energy-efficient mortgage (EEM), also known as a “green mortgage,” can help you buy an energy-efficient home or…
Is A Buyer’s Market On The Way For U.S. Housing?
Key takeaways Sellers have had the advantage in the housing market for several years, largely due to low levels of…
