What is a mortgage lender? Lenders give you money to buy a house in return for repayment and interest. Here are a few kinds of lenders and loans to explore.

Buying a house from your parents can help you save on down payment closing costs. But there are also unique challenges to buying your parents' house.

You need to get pre-approved to start house hunting. But how long does pre-approval for a mortgage last? Learn how and when to get pre-approved for a mortgage here.

Want to make sure your home grows in value? Then buy a house in the South. According to new analysis, that’s where home values will appreciate the most in 2020.

You may want to buy that house soon. As one expert says: “This spring homebuying season may be the last affordable one in a while.”

The gap between the costs of buying a home vs renting one is shrinking. According to a new analysis, the monthly cost to buy fell over the last year.

The coronavirus and mortgage rates are now closely related. The virus has pushed down mortgage rates — and it could push them down further in coming weeks.

As of 2020, there is no max VA loan amount. But you still have to qualify for the mortgage. Learn how to maximize your VA loan amount here.

How much is a mortgage? That depends on your home price, down payment, mortgage rate, and more. Learn how to calculate your mortgage costs here.

New survey data shows that just 11% of Americans are planning on buying a house this year. But among Millennials alone? That share almost doubles.

A 15-year refinance lets you pay off your mortgage early and save thousands in interest. But you'll have a higher monthly payment. See if it's worth it.

Complete guide to mortgage tax deductions for tax year 2019. Includes mortgage interest deductions, closing cost deductions, insurance deductions, and more.

According to new data, home sellers are seeing over $65,000 in profits when selling their properties — the highest profit share in 13 years.

How do FHA loans work? Everyone has heard about such mortgages but why does a government financing program introduced in the 1930s work so well today, especially for first-time borrowers?

Some mortgage lenders offer all-digital real estate closing. But most experts still recommend closing on a house in person. Here's why.

Americans see a real estate agent as a valuable asset, but they aren’t putting in the effort to find the right one for the job. 

The average mortgage payment is around $1,500, with some states and regions seeing payments much lower. See where average payments are trending downward.