2.5% mortgage rates are here. Will we see mortgage rates dropping more? The same forces pushing down rates are still with us. Here's what it could mean.

Mortgage rates are in a sweet spot right now — still near record lows, with guidelines loosening back up so homeowners can actually qualify for new loans.

Buying a home during coronavirus is still possible. Here's how to navigate the contactless home buying process and move forward with your purchase.

FHFA announced a new rule about coronavirus mortgage forbearance that protects homeowners from foreclosure after the forbearance period is over.

A home equity loan lets you tap into your home's cash value. Learn how home equity loans and lines of credit work, and when to get one.

Because of coronavirus, free credit reports are now available on a weekly basis from Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Here's how to get yours.

U.S. homeowners could tap millions in home equity to help them through coronavirus financially. Is a cash-out refinance a good idea for you?

Mortgage rates have been falling, but is it worth refinancing during the coronavirus pandemic? For millions of homeowners, the answer might be yes.

Fannie Mae predicts mortgage rates in the record-low territory for the rest of 2020 and 2021. What that would mean for home buyers and refinancers.

Deed restrictions limit what you can build or do on a property. They're common for condos, but can apply elsewhere. Here's how to find out about deed restrictions on your property.

Use this free hardship letter template to request mortgage forbearance from your loan servicer. This is the one step to get CARES Act mortgage relief.

The market has seen a surge in digital mortgages lately, removing much of the tedious, manual work and streamline the transaction significantly.

Falling mortgage rates might not help borrowers this time . Lenders are pulling loan programs, refusing to lock rates, and raising credit score minimums.

Though the start of 2020 has had its challenges, it also has a new silver lining: increased housing affordability in many markets.

It's been a good time to buy a house since mid-2019, with low rates creating record affordability. But is now, amid coronavirus, still a good time to buy?

If buying a new construction property is on your radar in 2020, you can expect a walk-in closet, low-E windows, and energy-efficient lighting.

Non-QM mortgages (like jumbo loans and bank statement loans) disappeared from the market overnight. They could be gone for 2 weeks, a month, or more.

Workplace shutdowns make it hard to verify your employment. Does that mean your mortgage application will be denied? Here's what you should know.

The Phase Three coronavirus stimulus bill, currently in the works, will likely include large stimulus checks and other direct benefits for U.S. households.