Homes
Key takeaways Buying and owning a home can lay the foundations of generational wealth. Home equity can increase substantially over…
Key takeaways Renting is more affordable than paying a mortgage in most regions across the U.S. The high cost of…
Credit: Rockaa/GettyImages; Illustration by Hunter Newton/Bankrate Key takeaways Your loan payment is calculated based on your principal, interest rate and…
Key takeaways If you have poor credit or a limited credit history, you may be required to provide more money…
Key takeaways An energy-efficient mortgage (EEM), also known as a “green mortgage,” can help you buy an energy-efficient home or…
PeopleImages/E+/Getty Images Key takeaways Pending charges on credit cards are charges that have been authorized by your credit card issuer…
Key takeaways Since the leasing company owns your car, it determines the amount of insurance you need to buy. Generally,…
Key takeaways A dwelling insurance policy is meant for non-owner-occupied buildings, unlike the similarly named dwelling coverage found in a…
Images by Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Key takeaways Mortgages make up the highest percentage of household debt nationwide,…
Key takeaways Sellers have had the advantage in the housing market for several years, largely due to low levels of…