Cross Collateralization: Definition, Benefits and Risks
Cross-collateralization is a financial arrangement that involves a single asset securing multiple loans at the same time. Read More
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9 Teacher Homebuying Programs for 2024
Teacher homebuying programs offer steep discounts to help educators afford to live in the neighborhoods that they serve. Here are the programs. Read More
Nearly Half of Homeowners Are Moving to a New Home in the 2020’s
A major share of homeowners has a new home purchase in mind in the coming years, according to a LendingTree survey. Read More
Learn Where Refinancers Are More Likely to Get Approved, Plus How to Increase Your Odds
We analyzed more than 2.8 million mortgage refinance applications to find where people are most likely to be approved for a refinance. Read More
Mortgage Rate Lock Guide: How to Secure Your Interest Rate
A mortgage rate lock is a commitment from a lender that guarantees a home loan interest rate for a set period of time. Find out when you should get one. Read More
What Is a VA IRRRL? Current Rates, How It Works and More
The VA IRRRL (interest rate reduction refinance loan) lets you refinance into a new VA mortgage with streamlined requirements. Learn how to qualify. Read More
What To Know About Mortgage Default
When you fall behind on mortgage payments, you could wind up in mortgage default, which can lead to foreclosure. Here's how to handle it. Read More
Closing Costs: How Much You’ll Pay for Mortgage Fees
Closing costs average between 2% - 6% of the loan amount. Mortgage closing costs include fees, points and other charges to buy, refinance or sell a home. Read More
Homeownership Gender Gap: Single Women Own More Homes Than Single Men
A LendingTree analysis finds that single women who live by themselves are more likely than single men to own a home in 47 of 50 states. Read More
VA Loan Closing Costs: What Fees to Expect
Before getting a VA home loan, you should know some common rules for VA loan closing costs. See how much you'll pay and how to reduce VA closing costs. Read More
