There are several advantages to the 20% rule, including that it lowers your mortgage rate and increases your mortgage ...

Finding the right mortgage lender can be tricky, but doing so can also pay off, both literally and figuratively, especially ...

The average first-time homebuyer is now 40 — a record high. Here’s why it’s happening and how you can take steps to buy your ...

President Donald Trump’s recent 50-year mortgage proposal aims to boost affordability and bring new buyers into the housing ...

The Federal Reserve signaled this week that aspiring home buyers expecting more interest-rate relief may have to keep waiting.

HUD’s RFI on reverse mortgage programs highlights an industry focus on mortgage insurance costs and liquidity constraints.

Mortgage refinancing is when you take out a new home loan with different terms to replace your current mortgage. This has implications on many aspects of your credit score, which could result in ...

Homebuyers and homeowners who are hoping to secure certain types of mortgages will still need to practice patience.

Veterans First Mortgage is a U.S.-based direct lender specializing in home loans for active service members, veterans and their spouses. It focuses on government-backed mortgage programs and has staff ...

A tiny home can provide big benefits with a microscopic footprint. Although a tiny home is usually more affordable than more traditionally sized homes, you still need to find a way to pay for it.

Paying your mortgage on time is good for your financial health in many different ways, including helping you build equity in ...

A bold and controversial idea is suddenly dominating the national housing conversation: the 50-year mortgage. Some see it as a creative solution to affordability. Others worry it stretches the limits ...