Home Loan News and Advice from Experts You Can Trust

A mortgage rates drop can save you money. Be sure you’re ready to take advantage when this occurs.

Homeowners have seen serious gains in equity this year. According to the latest data, the average owner saw their home equity jump 9.4 percent since 2018 — an aggregate increase of $775.2 billion across the nation.

Homeowners are planning to spend big this holiday season — but not just on gifts. According to a new survey, a whopping third of homeowners are planning home improvements this season, opting to spend 10 times what most Americans have allotted for gifts.

You can find jumbo home loans with down payments as low as 5 percent. And there are other options as well.

If you like the mortgage you have, but want to cash out some of your equity, check out this list of best banks for home equity loans for 2019.

“Don’t buy coffee. Save for a house.” You hear it a lot. But does skipping Starbucks put a dent in your down payment? We don’t think so. Regardless, we’re giving away a $250 Starbucks gift card to one lucky home buyer.

VA purchase loans are way up because they offer advantages no other mortgage program can touch. Learn about VA financing and see if it’s the best loan for you.

When deciding when to accept a lower price, take a good hard look at your market, your situation and your property’s desirability.

Your guide to buying a home and being ready for your closing, including “What to Bring” and why you should never bring a personal check to a settlement.