Home Loan News and Advice from Experts You Can Trust

Viewing today’s mortgage rates in context Mortgage rates are near historic lows, but maybe you’ve heard that nagging voice, the one which says “wait just a little longer. Rates can […]

Confidence in the housing market remains near an all-time high. According to new data, consumers are especially optimistic about mortgage rates and home prices.

Home prices are high but there’s hope for home buyers. Falling rates should make homeownership more affordable as the Fed seeks to cut rates in 2019.

Housing might be looking up, but that doesn’t mean today’s homebuyers have it easy — especially not first-timers. In fact, according to new data, more than half of first-time homebuyers have been searching for six months or more to find that dream house.

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.