How high will mortgage rates go? See mortgage rate predictions for mid- to late-2022 from eight industry-leading housing experts.

Should you refinance or pay extra? That depends on your current mortgage and your financial goals. Explore the pros and cons of both options.

Down payment assistance programs are growing in popularity, as they improve home buyer offers in today's extreme housing market.

Your mortgage lender might pull up a lower credit score than you thought you had. Here's why, and how to check the right credit score before you apply.

A no-cost refinance is possible if you roll the closing costs into your loan or have the lender cover them in exchange for a higher rate.

Some closing costs can increase on the Closing Disclosure (CD) but others can't. Here's how to use the CD to get the deal you were promised.

The national average time to close a mortgage is 48 days. But some borrowers close much faster. Learn how to speed up your closing.

Learn how to refinance a second mortgage, including options to refinance a home equity loan, HELOC, or piggyback loan.

Conforming loans are the most common type of mortgage. But what are they and how do they work? Use this conforming loan guide to learn more.

Learn how to shop for a mortgage and find the lowest interest rate without hurting your credit score. Start here.

A complete list of VA minimum property requirements (MPRs). Find out if the home you're buying will be approved for a VA loan.

Even with interest rates climbing past 5%, there are still reasons to refinance your mortgage. Here are four refi strategies to consider.

It may be possible to refinance without an appraisal, but only if you meet certain requirements. Learn about appraisal waivers and no-appraisal refinancing.

The Federal Reserve hiked the fed funds rate by 50 basis points at its May meeting. Will mortgage rate growth follow?

Rising interest rates are tough on home buyers. But there's plenty you can do to fight the market and lower your mortgage rate. Here's how.

Is buying a house a waste of money? That depends who you ask, but many experts will tell you it's a sound investment, even in 2022.

Rising inflation will impact home buyers and homeowners alike, but don't expect a crash. Here's how inflation is affecting housing in 2022.

You don't need a perfect credit score to refinance. Here are the credit scores needed to refinance with each major loan type.

Housing analyst Logan Mohtashami explains how high mortgage rates will go in 2022 and why rising rates are good for buyers.

What is a mortgage refinance? How does refinancing work? Learn what it means to refinance your home and the three best reasons to refinance.