Rates last updated: September 2026, using Moneyfacts data from 15 September 2026 and the Bank of England decision of 17 September 2026. This page covers UK mortgages and is educational content, not financial advice. UK mortgage rates have been moving upwards again in 2026, and even small changes can add hundreds of pounds a year … Read more
Last updated: September 2026. This guide applies to UK mortgages. It is educational content, not financial advice. MortgageCompass is independent and these rankings are editorial, not paid placements. Choosing the right mortgage lender can save you thousands of pounds over the life of your loan. With dozens of banks, building societies and specialist lenders competing … Read more
Last updated: September 2026. This guide covers US mortgage lenders and programs for first time homebuyers. It is educational content, not financial advice. MortgageCompass is independent and these picks are editorial, not paid placements. Buying your first home is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Between saving for a down payment, understanding loan types … Read more
Last updated: September 2026. This guide covers down payment rules for US mortgages. It is educational content, not financial advice. Many people believe they need to save 20% of a home’s price before they can buy. That myth keeps a lot of renters waiting years longer than necessary. In reality, many buyers put down far … Read more
Last updated: September 2026. This guide covers US fixed rate mortgages. It is educational content, not financial advice. The 30 year fixed and the 15 year fixed are the two most popular mortgages in the United States. Both give you a rate that never changes, but they lead to very different monthly payments, total costs … Read more
Last updated: September 2026. This guide covers VA home loans in the United States. It is educational content, not financial advice. VA loans are one of the most valuable benefits available to people who have served in the US military. They let eligible borrowers buy a home with no down payment, no monthly mortgage insurance … Read more
Last updated: September 2026. This guide covers mortgage refinancing in the United States. It is educational content, not financial advice. MortgageCompass is independent and these picks are editorial, not paid placements. Refinancing can lower your monthly payment, shorten your loan term or let you tap into your home equity. But the savings depend heavily on … Read more
Last updated: September 2026. This guide covers FHA loans in the United States, including 2026 loan limits. It is educational content, not financial advice. FHA loans are one of the most popular ways for first time buyers in the US to get into a home. They allow lower credit scores and smaller down payments than … Read more
Rates last updated: September 17, 2026, using the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey. This page is updated weekly. It covers US mortgage rates and is educational content, not financial advice. Mortgage rates move every week, and even a small change can add or remove hundreds of dollars from your monthly budget. On this page … Read more
This guide applies to US mortgages. It is educational content, not financial advice. MortgageCompass is independent and these rankings are editorial, not paid placements. Choosing a mortgage lender is almost as important as choosing the home itself. Two lenders can offer the same loan type and still differ by thousands of dollars in rates and … Read more