Buying your first home is an exciting experience, but it can also be overwhelming. The average homebuyer visits at least a dozen properties before settling on one. The final choice isn't driven by ...

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Think the 20% down rule still applies? The average down payment for first-time homebuyers was 9% in 2024, according to the NAR, the largest since 1997. There are many options available to borrowers ...

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...

lf you're considering buying a home or exploring refinancing, you've probably noticed that mortgage rates seem to have a mind of their own — sometimes moving up when you'd expect them to fall. Finally ...

Americans worried that the U.S. government shutdown could derail their plans to take out a mortgage or refinance their home loan can breathe easy — mostly. Housing experts says lenders will continue ...

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Founded in 2012, online lender Longbridge Financial is the third-largest provider of reverse mortgages in the U.S. As of February 2025, it's approved more than $94 million in loans. Longbridge stands ...

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