What Really Affects Mortgage Rates (and What Doesn’t)
February 10, 2026
Last reviewed and updated: August 18, 2026 Why Mortgage Rates Get So Much Attention Mortgage rates affect monthly principal-and-interest payments, buying power and…
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Buying Mortgage Points vs a Higher Rate: How to Compare
February 9, 2026
Last reviewed and updated: October 19, 2026 The short answer: buy points only if you expect to keep this specific mortgage past the…
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How Much House Can I Afford? A Practical Homebuyer Guide
February 8, 2026
Last reviewed and updated: October 22, 2026 Online affordability calculators are useful starting points, but their results depend on assumptions about income, debts,…
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Buying a Home While Self-Employed: How Lenders Review Income
February 6, 2026
Last reviewed and updated: October 19, 2026 The short answer: yes, you can buy a home while self-employed. For a conventional loan, lenders…
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