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Featured Article from Bankrate.com
Down payment assistance bites the dust
Posted: Aug 21, 2008
The Housing and Economic Recovery Act will put an end to having anyone but the buyer put money down. But a bill introduced in Congress may bring it back. Read More
Interest Rate Roundup
Posted: Aug 21, 2008
Here's a look at the state of interest rates on five common consumer banking products and the latest rates from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts. Read More
Sellers dilemma: Rent or hold out for sale?
Posted: Aug 21, 2008
Here's number-crunching help for owners who are trying to sell but tempted to rent in this stormy market. Read More
Rate Trend Index -- Mortgages
Posted: Aug 21, 2008
Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages -- a vital tool if you're about to buy a home. Read More
Rates take devilish drop
Posted: Aug 21, 2008
You would expect people to take advantage of lower mortgage rates, but that's not what happened this week. Read More
Featured Blog from Bankrate.com
The FDIC's loan-mod plan
Posted: Aug 21, 2008
Now that the FDIC controls IndyMac, an institution that used to be one of the country's biggest mortgage lenders, she has her chance to show other mortgage servicers how it's done. Read More
Mortgage Basics
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