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What credit score do mortgage lenders use?

Mortgage lenders use several credit scores to qualify borrowers and determine the interest rate they offer. Learn more before you start the home buying journey.

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40-year mortgage: An explanation and the pros and cons

A 40-year mortgage can lower monthly payments, but it costs more and isn’t widely available. Learn how a 40-year home loan works, pros and cons, and al...

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Fixed rate history: Mortgage rate history from 1971 to present

See the 30-year fixed mortgage rate history from 1971 to the present, including averages and trends by decade. Learn how rate cycles affect buying and refinanci...

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Can you break a fixed-rate mortgage?

A fixed-rate mortgage has many benefits, including a reliable payment for the entire term. If you want to end your contract prematurely, it may cost you.