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No-Down Payment Mortgages | Bankrate
Images by GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways A no-down-payment mortgage allows you to finance 100 percent of your…
How minimum credit card payments keep cardholders in the red
Key takeaways The number of people making minimum payments on their credit cards reached a record high in Q4 2024.…
Choosing a Life Insurance Beneficiary
Manon Allard/Getty Images A life insurance beneficiary can be a person, entity or organization you choose to receive the death…
New York First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Programs
Up to $30,000 offered in down payment assistance Zero-interest deferred loan that is forgiven after 10 years Multiple property types…
USDA Loans: What Are They And Am I Eligible?
Key takeaways USDA loans are government-backed mortgages for borrowers buying in eligible rural areas. These loans come with lenient credit…
5 Ways To Know If Unretirement Is Right For You
F.J. Jimenez/Getty Images Whether you were forced out of the workforce due to downsizing, a recession or other reasons, you…
Can Your 529 Savings Plan Be Used For Graduate School?
Key takeaways 529 savings plans can cover qualified educational expenses at all levels, including graduate school. The money you contribute…
Does Home Insurance Cover Fences?
Key takeaways Standard homeowners insurance often covers other structures on your property, such as fences. Only certain types of damage…
Pennsylvania First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Programs
Borrowers with credit scores below 680 must complete a face-to-face educational component Multi-unit properties are not eligible Keystone Home Loan…
Bankrate’s 2025 Home Affordability Report
It’s a tough time to be a homebuyer. Home prices continue to flirt with record highs, and mortgage rates have…
