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Early-stage mortgage delinquencies are on the rise in 2019. Learn what causes delinquency and how to avoid being late on your own mortgage payment.

You could buy a vacation home this year and make some money on it, too. Learn where to look for cheap vacation homes and low vacation home mortgage rates.

Some think the U.S. is about to have a massive housing boom. Will inventory go up and prices down? Experts weigh in on mortgage rates, shortages, and other factors.

NBER study says Trump tweets might have an impact on Federal Reserve policy. That could mean lower mortgage rates, but potentially dangerous consequences.

Affordable housing is a reality right now, thanks to low mortgage rates. But with housing shortages and rising prices, affordability might not last long.

Leading housing authorities give mortgage and refinance rate predictions for 2020.

2020 mortgage rates forecast: What do the experts say we can expect in terms of real estate financing costs?

Mortgage rates have been at near-record lows over the past few months. But will the trend stick through 2020? Experts say yes.

Low mortgage rates mean many homeowners might be able to afford more expensive homes than they planned for. Learn how to calculate your own buying power today.

Many home buyers assume spring or summer is the best time to buy a house. Experts disagree. Buying in the fall of 2019 can yield huge mortgage rate and home price savings.

Many banks are hesitant to lend to small and new businesses. Fortunately, entrepreneurs can turn to a personal loan for business expenses.

The average cost to get married today is nearly $39,000. Where are you going to come up with that kind of scratch? The answer may be a personal loan for wedding expenses.

Flipping a property in quick fashion for profit can be a smart move. With the right planning and wise spending of your dollars, you can earn a pretty nifty return on your investment.

Sometimes in life, we need to borrow large sums of money. Thankfully, long-term personal loans are available, if you qualify.

Mortgage rates are running about 2% below levels that experts expected. In that light, is late-2019 a good time to buy a home?

Mortgage rates are now nearly 2% below where experts thought they would be. What does the rest of 2019 hold for rates?

Home prices are getting bigger, but rates are dropping. Consumers are still optimistic about buying. What should you do as a prospective home buyer?

Home equity is up and rates are down. But homeowners refuse to tap into equity for major financial goals like a college education or home improvements. Is that a mistake?

Home prices are high but there's hope for home buyers. Falling rates should make homeownership more affordable as the Fed seeks to cut rates in 2019.