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This year’s homebuyers need larger rate drops for refi benefits

Homeowners who bought in 2025 with the expectation of refinancing may not see savings unless interest rates fall by at least 0.75 percentage points, according to a report released this week by ...
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New Neighbors Bank Analysis Reveals the Top 10 U.S. Cities Where First-Time Homebuyers Can Afford to Put Down Roots in 2026

COLUMBIA, Mo., Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Neighbors Bank today released its list of Best Cities for First-Time Homebuyers in 2026, highlighting 10 U.S. markets where buyers can find affordable ...
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Thinking of refinancing your mortgage? Make sure you do the math first

Homeowners eager for mortgage rates to dip so they can refinance their places may have to wait quite a bit longer. A study from Neighbors Bank says folks whose current loans are in the 6.5%-7% range ...
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Neighbors Bank ranks best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2026

Neighbors Bank on Monday released its list of the best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2026, revealing that the top three cities for first-time buyers are Peoria, Illinois, Fort Wayne, Indiana and ...
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For Many Homeowners, Taxes and Insurance Now Make Up One-Fifth of Monthly Mortgage Payments, Neighbors Bank Study Finds

'Hidden' housing costs rival the mortgage itself in some U.S. metros Property taxes and homeowners insurance account for an average of 21% of monthly mortgage payments across U.S. metro areas Five of ...