A mortgage credit inquiry is estimated to lower a credit score by 5 points or fewer. But only if you do it the right way. Here's how to protect your FICO while shopping for a mortgage.

HARP 3.0 talks re-ignite in Congress. The program may allow loans from 2010 plus "Re-HARPing" -- the refinance of an existing HARP home loan.

Builders are making more Housing Starts and confidence in housing is growing. Home prices are expected to rise through 2013 and into 2014..

Real-time mortgage market updates for May 17, 2013. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.

Mortgage rates rose on news that the Fed may end its QE3 program sooner-than-expected. What it means for the future of U.S. rates.

Homebuilder predict strong sales data over the next 6 months, and they're often right on the money. What today's home buyers need to know.

Real-time mortgage market updates for May 16, 2013. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.

FHA mortgage rates have dropped to lifetime lows. However, rising FHA MIP has offset the benefits of today's low mortgage rates.