Under the Biden Administration, HUD is expanding the Fair Housing Act to protect LGBTQ individuals. Here's what that means for renters and home buyers.

You can sell your house after refinancing, but there might be a waiting period. You typically can't refinance while the house is listed for sale, though.

Is now a good time to buy a house? Low rates will help some first-time buyers, but COVID will hinder others. Here's what you should know.

APR vs. interest rate: Both numbers are important for comparing mortgages. But which one matters more? That depends on your home buying goals.

Many mortgage pros believe President Biden will cut FHA mortgage insurance premium (MIP) rates. Here's what that means for you.

Buying a house sight unseen can give you an edge in a competitive market. But there are risks that come with sight-unseen homes. Here's what to know.

Title insurance protects you against outside claims to your property. Lender's title insurance is required but you should get owner's title insurance, too.

An iBuyer uses technology to make instant cash offers to home sellers. Buyers can then purchase homes on the iBuyer platform. Here's how it works.

Thanks to a new policy, FHA is now accepting DACA home loans. Learn about the pros and cons of FHA loans and whether you qualify for financing.

If you're worried about home loan approval, or locking the best rate, here's when applying with multiple lenders is a good idea.

Reali Loans mortgage review showing how Reali compares to other top mortgage lenders for mortgage rates, loan options, and customer service.

If you want to buy a home but can't get a mortgage, you might consider a lease option or "rent-to-own home." But these are risky. Here's what to know.

You have extra cash — should you pay off your mortgage or invest? There are pros and cons to both strategies. Here's how to decide.

You have extra cash — should you pay off your mortgage or invest? There are pros and cons to both strategies. Here's how to decide.

Buying a foreclosed home isn't as easy as it used to be. But good deals can still be found. Here's how to buy a foreclosed home with a mortgage.

Buying a short sale home can get you a great deal. But the short sale process can be challenging. Here's what to expect when buying a short sale.

DTI, your 'debt-to-income ratio,' includes taxes and insurance as part of your mortgage payment. Here's how to find your DTI with taxes and insurance.

You can finance a manufactured home, but only if it's considered 'real property'. Learn about converting a manufactured home to real property here.

Here are five ways to pay off your mortgage faster. Plus, what to consider before putting your cash toward early mortgage payments.

In the mortgage process, 'escrow' is when funds are held by a neutral third party until the mortgage closes. Learn how escrow works here.