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Mortgage Brokers: What They Do and What To Expect

Learn how a mortgage broker can assist you during the rate shopping process and how to determine if these services are worth the cost. Read More

How Do Rent-to-Own Homes Work?

A rent-to-own home gives a renter a path to purchase a home they’re renting after their lease ends. Learn how the process works to decide if it's right for you. Read More

What Is a Blanket Mortgage and How Does It Work?

A blanket mortgage finances more than one piece of real estate. Here's how it works and what you need to know. Read More

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

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