MIP

FHA loans are easier to qualify for than many other mortgages. Learn what's required for an FHA loan and when it's a good option.

FHA insurance premiums have fallen from .85 percent for most people to .60 percent. That's a nice chunck of change, but it may not be the last reduction we see.

New laws have made mortgage insurance is tax-deductible for 2013. The change is retro-active for 2012 tax returns, too.

The FHA announced its latest round of mortgage insurance premium (MIP) changes. The increase starts April 1, 2013. Here's how to beat it.

A bill was introduced that would lower FHA mortgage insurance premiums for first-time home buyers.

Congress is working a bill that would give the FHA the ability to raise mortgage insurance premiums to 2.05% -- the fifth hike in 5 years.

Which is better for you? An FHA mortgage or a conforming one? Broken down, trait-by-trait.

FHA mortgage insurance rates are increasing. Beat the increase by having your FHA Case Number assigned. All you have to do is give a mortgage application. I'll handle the rest for you.

To lower costs, newspaper editors are replacing beat writers with "article syndication". Syndication can be a good strategy, but it requires care. The syndicated article highlighted here is 11 months -- and 2 FHA guideline changes -- behind-the-times. It's patently incorrect.

For the second time in 4 months, the FHA is changing the way it charges mortgage insurance.