With over four years of experience writing in the housing market space, Robin Rothstein demystifies mortgage and loan concepts, helping first-time homebuyers and homeowners make informed decisions as ...

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Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged 5.28% for a 15-year financed mortgage and 5.94% for a 20-year financed mortgage.

If you’re facing higher mortgage rates when your current deal expires, it’s worth considering using the flexible feature of a home loan that allows you to soften the blow. By overpaying on your ...

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 ...