How long does it take to get pre-approved for your mortgage? Not as long as you think, if you start with a folder and have fun with some paper airplanes.
Nearly one in two homeowners is planning to renovate in the next two years. Though HELOCs offer a good source of funding for these projects, according to a new survey, many homeowners don’t even know what these financial products are.
The FHA mortgage program doesn’t require first-time home buyers to have credit history — or even a credit score — in order to get mortgage-approved.
Renters stay renters often because they overestimate the difficulty of qualifying for a mortgage. Many are surprised that they can buy a home immediately.
The number of bidding wars just keeps slipping — but those days might be numbered. According to new data, just 12 percent of buyers faced a bidding war last month — marking a 52 percent drop from a year earlier. But will the trend continue? Experts don’t expect so.
Freddie Mac’s new CHOICERenovation loan will be a popular choice for home buyers and homeowners alike, thanks to its unique features that no other renovation loans offer.
Millennials looking to buy a house should head to Ohio. According to a new analysis, that’s where three of the nation’s 10 best cities for Millennials are located.
Deciding whether to refinance is a personal decision, and sometimes a tricky one. Here are some ways to determine whether a refinance is right for you.
Rates are low, home prices are up, and lenders are loosening cash out refinance rental property guidelines. How to cash out a rental, putting the equity to work.
July 15, 2019
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the economy pulls back, interest rates tend to fall.
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Former or current members of the military have access to reduced costs and rates
The USDA provides a zero-down loan for homes outside major metros
Easily find down payment requirements for popular loan programs
Find out if your income level is eligible for this zero-down home loan
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