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The 2% Down Payment Mortgage: Can You Get One?

© Richard Vogel/Andy Rogers This Monday, Nov. 3, 2014 photo shows a a house for sale in Los Angeles. Freddie Mac, the mortgage company, releases weekly mortgage rates on Thursday, Nov.

mortgage loan Rates on the Rise Again Last Week

The Mortgage Bankers Association weekly report on mortgage applications noted a decrease in the group's seasonally adjusted composite index for the week ending March 6.

Highest mortgage rates of 2015

A sharp jump in mortgage rates last Friday took its toll on home lending, leaving mostly high-end home buyers on the playing field.

Home Buying 101: How to Get a Mortgage

Most homes are bought with mortgage loans, which let you buy property and come with tax-deductible interest. If you’re in the market for a new home, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer, take some time to learn the ins and outs of mortgage financing so you know what to expect. You’ll also need documentation of liquid assets, cash in the bank, as well as credit history and current income.