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Want to borrow home equity without refinancing? 3 options to consider this May

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The average homeowner is sitting on a record level of equity from which to leverage right now. sakchai vongsasiripat/Getty Images Elevated interest rates aren’t likely to decline anytime soon. That was one of the big takeaways last week after the Federal Reserve elected to keep its benchmark interest rate frozen for the third time this … Read more

Best mortgage lenders to know now, plus advice on buying and refinancing

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Finding the right mortgage lender can be tricky, but doing so can also pay off, both literally and figuratively, especially over time. William_Potter/Getty Images The mortgage lender you choose can either cost or save you tens of thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. Still, many borrowers spend more time researching a new … Read more