Mortgages
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Why is Trump suddenly interested in his enemies' mortgages?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION As the president continues targeting adversaries, he has turned to a surprising ally to provide ammunition for an emerging line of attack
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Mortgage reform: is Rachel Reeves betting the house on City rules shake-up?
Today's Big Question Reforms could create up to 36,000 additional mortgages next year
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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Mortgages: The future of Fannie and Freddie
Feature Donald Trump wants to privatize two major mortgage companies, which could make mortgages more expensive
By The Week US Published
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Is it worth getting an interest-only mortgage?
The Explainer Your monthly payments may be cheaper but the full mortgage amount will need to be paid back eventually
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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When will mortgage rates finally start coming down?
The Explainer Much to potential homebuyers' chagrin, mortgage rates are still elevated
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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4 benefits first-time homebuyers should know about
The explainer Home prices are dropping and this fall is looking particularly buyer-friendly
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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When does it make sense to refinance your mortgage?
The explainer You may be able to secure a lower interest rate — but it's not a good move for everyone
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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How to avoid becoming a mortgage prisoner
The Explainer Thousands of homeowners are stuck with expensive mortgages they can't escape
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Will the housing slump ever end?
Today's Big Question Probably not until mortgage rates come down
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Zombie mortgages are on the rise again. Here's what to know about them.
The Explainer Second mortgages homeowners thought were settled can cause some serious problems
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Do you really need to put down 20% when buying a home?
The Explainer It may be the standard down payment, but that does not mean it's the right amount for you
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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Pros and cons of renting
Pros and cons One-third of households in the UK are rented, but the vast majority of people aspire to own their own home
By Rebecca Messina, The Week UK Published
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The Week Unwrapped: What has the Pope got to do with climate change?
Podcast Plus, the pros and cons of marathon mortgages, and the economic impact of Taylor Swift
By The Week Staff Published
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How is your mortgage rate determined?
The Explainer The Federal Reserve is partly to blame, but so are various personal financial factors
By Becca Stanek, The Week US Published
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