CHICAGO (CBS.MW) -- Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level in three years, propelling homeowners into the refinancing market at an accelerated pace. Refinancing activity jumped to just over ...

First things first, when you are beginning to look into getting a mortgage there are three terns you need to know. Down Payment- A down payment is a sum of money that you as the buyer will put down to ...

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Buying a home is a substantial financial investment, especially since most home buyers need to take out a home mortgage that will take 15 to 30 years to pay off. However, it's also a significant ...

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