“The aspect of this program that makes me nervous is the silent second mortgage,” Anneliese Lederer, senior policy counsel at ...

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Homeowners looking to leverage lower mortgage rates can ask their lenders for a “rate modification,” financial experts say.

Freddie Mac’s current mortgage rate decreased for the seventh consecutive time, tumbling to an average of 6.09% for the week ending September 19.

To qualify for an FHA loan, your maximum DTI can’t exceed 50%, and your total mortgage payments can’t exceed 31% relative to ...

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In the short term, the reduction will lead to slightly lower interest rates on mortgages, auto loans, and credit card debt.

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Many home lenders no longer require a 20% down payment, but most will require private mortgage insurance if you cannot make a large down payment. Jenni Sisson is a freelance writer and editor who ...