Conventional loans have a few basic property standards, but no in-depth home condition requirements. You likely want a home inspection anyway.

FHA lenders offer low down payments and competitive rates, even for borrowers with bad credit. Here are the best FHA-approved lenders for your home loan.

PITI stands for Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance: the 4 parts of your monthly mortgage payment. Find out why your PITI payment matters.

The mortgage interest deduction is a tax break for those who itemize their deductions on a Schedule A. Here's how the mortgage interest deduction helps you.

A blanket mortgage lets real estate investors buy multiple properties with one loan. Find out how a blanket loan works, plus pros and cons.

If you want to buy a house but don't know where to start, start here. We explain how to buy a house in 10 approachable steps. You can even do step 1 today.

Bonuses and RSU income can be used for mortgage qualifying. But they're calculated differently, and not all lenders accept them. Here's what to know.

If its proposal is accepted, the VA plans to offer mortgage relief for up to 60,000 VA loan holders who are struggling financially due to COVID.

Waiving a home inspection could make your offer more competitive. But experts say waiving a home inspection isn't a good idea. Here's why.

The only way to change mortgage loan servicers is by refinancing. But you should not refinance solely to get a new servicer. Here's what to know.

Investment property mortgage rates are above current market rates. Learn what impacts your rate and how to find the best rental property financing.

Wondering when to refinance your home? Here are 3 trusted ways to evaluate refinance rates and savings to find out if a refinance is worth it for you.

Find out who took gold in JD Power's 2020 mortgage lender satisfaction study, and learn how to choose a mortgage lender that's right for you.

A VA renovation loan lets you buy a fixer-upper with an ultra low interest rate. But these loans are hard to find. Should you look for an alternative?

Learn what Biden's presidency means for mortgage rates, housing policy, real estate, and renters in the coming years.

The Federal Reserve is the central banker of the USA. How "the Fed" works, what it actually does, and how it affects everyday U.S. mortgage rates.

Mortgage rates shot up after the 2016 election. But will they do the same in 2020? See our mortgage rate forecast and historical perspective here.

Jumbo mortgage rates are low, good news for those who need larger loans. Here's why jumbo rates are low and how to get one.

We asked 10 housing and finance experts for their mortgage rate predictions and housing forecasts for late-2020. Here's what they said.

Most experts say: Don't use your 401(k) to pay off a mortgage. Luckily, you don't have to. There are plenty of other ways to pay off your mortgage early.