The Home Mortgage Interest Deduction: How to Maximize Your Savings
Learn how to save money by claiming the home mortgage interest deduction on your taxes. It’s one perk of homeownership that could save you thousands. Read More
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What Is a Seller’s Disclosure?
A seller’s disclosure report adds transparency to a real estate transaction. Learn what a seller disclosure form is and why it’s important. Read More
Metros With Oldest — and Youngest — Homeowners
We analyzed the average age of homeowners and renters across the 50 largest metros to determine how age influences housing trends. Read More
What Are Mortgage-Backed Securities and How Do They Affect Rates?
Mortgage-backed security trading is critical to the health of the mortgage-lending market, and is a major factor in how high or low your rate is. Read More
Nearly 86% of Mortgage Refinances Are Approved, and These States Have the Highest (and Lowest) Approval Rates
Our study analyzes mortgage refinance approvals by state, comparing those rates to home-price appreciation and average credit scores. Read More
Mortgage Points: What They Are and How They Work
If you’re looking for the lowest home loan rate possible, paying mortgage points may be worth the cost, if you understand the pros and cons. Read More
LendingTree Study Reveals the Top States Where Residents are Staying Put, Moving From and Moving To
88% of people searching for mortgages on the LendingTree platform were looking for mortgages in the same state. Read More
15- vs. 30-Year Mortgage: Which One is Better?
Trying to decide between a 15- vs. 30-year mortgage? Learn the pros and cons of each loan term to narrow your choice. Read More
What Is Foreclosure and How Does It Work?
Foreclosure happens when a lender repossesses a home after the borrower fails to make their monthly mortgage payments. Learn more about how the process works. Read More
HARP Program: What Is It and What Are Today’s Alternatives?
The HARP Program was created after the 2008 financial crisis. Here's what you need to know about its impact and today's alternatives. Read More
