Mortgages

From how much house you can afford to today's rates, CNET breaks down everything you need to know about mortgages.

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Several important refinance rates went up today.

by Justin Jaffe

Today mortgage rates increased. Find out how this can affect your mortgage plans.

by Justin Jaffe

Figure out your monthly mortgage payment -- and whether your dream home fits your actual budget.

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Figure out how your down payment, insurance costs and other factors will impact your monthly payment.

Getting that letter is one of the first and most important steps in the home-buying process.

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Here's what you need to know to lock in the best rate possible for that home loan.

by Laura Leavitt

With mortgage rates at historic lows, this is a good time to consider a refi.

by Sandy John

Rates remain historically low, but experts see increases on the horizon -- especially as the Fed could taper bonds in November.

by Marcos Cabello

Figure out how your down payment, insurance costs and other factors will impact your monthly payment.

by Erin Gobler

Figure out your monthly mortgage payment -- and whether your dream home fits your actual budget.

by Taylor Freitas

It may be more trouble than it's worth.

by Cynthia Paez Bowman

Learn how to use an escrow account to make your home buying process easier.

by Cynthia Widmayer

Do you want to pay more now or later?

by Erin Gobler

If you've been affected by the storm, here's everything you need to know about federal, state and local resources.

by Lena Borrelli

It's a seller's market. Here's how to improve your chances.

by Sarah Szczypinski