Mortgages mean paperwork. But except for the most important, you don't need to read or keep all of the mortgage loan documents you see. Here's how the process normally goes, and how to deal with print fine and large.

When you close on your mortgage in 30 days or fewer, you can get access to lower mortgage rates than the general population. Here's how to close quickly.

Considering a little remodel? If you want the most bang for your buck, you may want to focus on the kitchen and bathroom only. According to new data, that’s where the home’s highest-ROI renovation projects lie.

What improvements should you make before selling a home? Start with smaller projects and those needed to correct health and safety issues.

If you have to move, should you sell your house or rent it out? It depends on the numbers and how you feel about becoming a landlord.

What Should You Do If Your Mortgage Is Sold? To avoid being scammed, take these precautions when your home loan is sold to another servicer, investor or lender.

Your home closing may also be called the day of funding. That's when the lender reviews your file, determines that all requirements for underwriting and auditing have been met, and wires the funds to the title company.

A first-time landlord tends to focus in the good stuff (money!) and gloss over the inconvenient truths (midnight complaints, late rent, vacancies). Here's how to tell if you've go the right stuff to be a first-time landlord.

You can apply for a mortgage refinance in person, over the phone or online. Just make sure that the company is legitimate before providing personal information online or over the phone.

Considering becoming a landlord? Then you might want to head to Texas. According to a new analysis, the Lone Star State is home to six of the nation’s 20 highest-yielding college towns.

Hoping to buy a home on the West Coast? Then you might have a hard go of it. According to a new analysis, the region is home to all but one of the nation’s 10 most competitive housing markets.

If you’re considering a home purchase, now might be the time to act. According to new data, homebuying competition is declining, with just 14 percent of Americans planning to buy in the next 12 months.

Down payment grants bridge the gap between their savings and the required down payment for a mortgage. And, the money often doesn’t have to be repaid.

What's an escrow refund? When you refinance, sell your home or have an annual adjustment, your mortgage lender might owe you some money. Here's how to get it back.

Want the big city life without all the pollution, traffic and high costs that come with it? According to a new study, Seattle’s your answer.

FHA appraisal requirements and those of other government-backed loans may require the completion of home repairs prior to closing. Or you may have to do an escrow holdback. Here's what you need to know.

When you buy a home, it's more than just your right to commission a home inspection -- it's your best way to stave off buyer's remorse. Protect yourself.

What does underwriting mean when you apply for a mortgage? Underwriters are lending employees trained to examine your financial and other documents, and either decline or approve your mortgage application.

Can you get a mortgage on an Airbnb rental home? Yes, you can under certain home loan programs.