As COVID mortgage forbearance plans end, issues are coming to light for some homeowners. Here are a few questions to ask now to avoid surprises later on.

Tons of people are moving during coronavirus. Home buying numbers are up 21% from last year. Considering a move? Here's what to know.

A seller concession is an agreement where the home seller pays the buyer's closing costs. Learn how seller concessions work here.

If you can buy a house with cash, you'll be in a strong position to negotiate. But don't forget the drawbacks that come with cash home buying.

A recent report showed racial divides in mortgage approval and denial. We look closer at the data to see why, and how anyone can improve their chance of mortgage success.

Mortgage rates are at record lows. But what happens next? Will rates start to rise or will they drop again in 2020? Here are the arguments on both sides.

A great real estate agent is key to the home buying process. Here are 6 tips to find a real estate agent who fits your needs as a buyer.

Refinancing a jumbo loan has gotten tougher during COVID-19. Learn about new rules and jumbo refinance rates to learn whether you should refinance.

How much mortgage can you afford? Maybe up to 6 or 7 times your salary, but the answer depends on other factors, too. Get the full story here.

A mortgage loan originator is one of the most important people in the home loan process. MLOs create the link between mortgage borrower and lender.

Some states are reopening a 2010 mortgage relief program, the Hardest Hit Fund, to help homeowners during COVID-19. Find out if your state is participating and what it means for you.

Mortgage rates in the low 2s are now a reality. But would you actually qualify for a 2.25% rate? That depends.

There are many mortgage programs for buyers who want no-money-down home loans, or loans requiring just a small downpayment. This is a review of some of them.

It might seem harder to close on a mortgage during the COVID-19 pandemic. But new rules have made parts of the closing process easier than ever.

5/1 ARM rates are typically the lowest conventional mortgage rates on the market. But 5/1 ARMs carry more risk. Is the low rate worth it for you?

Veterans needing mortgage relief have a right to forbearance under the CARES Act. But for some, the VA IRRRL refinance may be a better option.

Since March, the Fed has controlled mortgage rates more than usual. Find out how the Federal Reserve helped push mortgage rates to record lows.

Buying your first house during COVID-19 presents unique challenges. But help, in the form of down payment assistance, is still available.

The reverse mortgage is suddenly more popular, as COVID-19 forces homeowners to look for cash flow. But is a reverse mortgage right for you?