A step-by-step, non-biased walkthrough of today's home buying process. Read more, plus get access to today's live mortgage rates which are currently near their lowest of all-time.

If you have an adjustable rate mortgage that's about to reset, you're probably concerned. In a rising rate environment, ARM loan interest rates and payments can skyrocket. But you refinance your ARM to another ARM before that happens.

Young homebuyers can get a head start on wealth-building by buying early. But there are disadvantages, too. Find out if buying a home when you're very young is the right choice for you.

VA mortgages offer low interest rates and flexible guidelines for buyers & refinancing households -- including those with part-time and supplemental income.

Where are mortgage rates headed in 2017? The bad news is that most experts think higher. The good news is, not much higher.

Today's low rates and mortgage programs empower home buyers to make a large or small downpayment, or opt out of one altogether.

The USDA Mortgage is available to those who buy homes in designated rural areas. But what exactly is rural? You might be surprised.

An assumable home loan can help sell your home faster, or get you a better price. This is especially true in a rising rate environment.

How do USDA loan costs compare to other loan types? It turns out these loans are some of the most affordable mortgages in the market today.

Do mortgage brokers still have a place in American real estate financing? Or did the housing crisis a few years ago make it clear they have outlived their usefulness?

USDA home loans for rural home buyers are zero-down mortgages with flexible underwriting. Even buyers who have been turned down for other programs might qualify.

The FHA home loan offers unique advantages when rates are rising. Assumability and the lack of risk-based pricing adjustments can help you buy a house you otherwise wouldn't qualify to finance.

ARM indexes tell you what can happen to your mortgage when its introductory period expires and the rate begins resetting. When shopping for a home loan, you want to pick the best combination of index, margin and caps.

Single moms can sometimes have it rough trying to raise their children by themselves and pay the bills. But these mortgage programs can help them become homeowners.

Get access to today's ultra-low rates, no matter which type of loan you are refinancing. Even HARP-ineligible homeowners could use a standard FHA refinance.

Lower ARM rates can help you qualify for a bigger mortgage and a better house. ARMs can be fixed for up to ten years, so there is probably an ARM that minimizes your risk and saves you money.

Current mortgage rates are floating sideways to lower in 2017 thus far. How low will they go this year?

The convertible HELOC combines the flexibility of a HELOC with the stability of a fixed interest rate.

Think you can't be approved for a mortgage? Neither did these 3 home buyers. Read their true stories.

For the right person, the HECM reverse mortgage is an outstanding product. But it's not for everyone. Learn about the program, and alternatives.