Your self-employed business might be doing well, but it should look good on paper too. Overcome four common mortgage approval challenges.

Looking for the "best deal" on a home loan? The best place to look may be within your own family. Learn how to draft your own intra-family mortgage note.

An investment property is an effective wealth-building tool. A business partner, friend, or family member can help you become a landlord sooner.

Home improvements are highly personal, but homeowners should consider whether the upgrades will command a higher price from future buyers.

Television is often unrealistic, especially when it comes to the homes the characters live in. How much would it cost to live in these fictional residences?

Today's mortgage programs make it possible for college students to buy a home. Still, most of them choose to enjoy the freedom of renting.

Sitcoms of the 80s and 90s tried to portray realism, but that didn't stop producers from putting their characters in homes they couldn't afford.

Zooey Deschanel could easily afford the mortgage on her $4.5 million property, if she opted to finance it at all.

Hollywood often overestimates how much home its characters can afford. Find out which characters would qualify for a mortgage on their fictional home.

Lenders will start accepting a new credit scoring method that could result in higher consumer scores and more mortgage approvals.

Here’s a look at how Jennifer Lawrence might have financed her recent home purchase, and how much she might pay each month given today's mortgage rates.

As a homeowner with a mortgage, you have responsibilities. You also get some tax breaks. Read about Homestead Exemption and how it can help you.

Authorized User accounts can affect your credit score -- good or bad. Know how they work, and how to work them to your advantage. Improve your FICO today.

The FHA's Back To Work - Extenuating Circumstances mortgage program waives the standard 3-year waiting period after a foreclosure or short sale, and 2-year waiting period after a bankruptcy.

The FHA Streamline Refinance is among the fastest and simplest home loan refinance plans. About the program plus access to today's live mortgage rates.

You can get mortgage-approved with credit scores as low as 500. However, with some simple steps, you can improve your FICO by a lot. Easy-to-follow tips.

Explore the FHA mortgage. 3.5% downpayment requirement, low mortgage rates, and flexible underwriting standards -- especially for first-time home buyers.

87% of homebuyers qualify for mortgage assistance, including access to lower mortgage rates than the populace, and to special loan programs like HomeReady™.

New, relaxed mortgage guidelines make it simpler for tip-earning workers across a host of industries to get mortgage home loan-qualified.