Casey Morris, contributor

Savvy mortgage shoppers get the lowest interest rates and often save thousands. Learn how to shop for mortgage rates quickly and efficiently.

A $100,000 salary could help you buy a house worth over $400K or under $300K — it all depends on your personal finances. Here's what to know.

Many home buyers wonder how to find a mortgage broker. Learn about the pros and cons of working with a broker and how to find the right one .

It's possible to refinance after mortgage forbearance. But there are special rules to be aware of. Learn how mortgage forbearance affects refinancing.

Mortgage rates moved up last week, and it looks like they'll keep rising in 2021. But how high will rates go? Should you try to lock in now?

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.

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.

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.

Refinance rates are near an all time low, and 2.5 million homeowners stand to save $500 per month or more by refinancing. Find out if that includes you.

One lender is offering mortgage rates below 2%. But there's a cost to get such a low rate. Learn more about who can get today's record-breaking rates.

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.

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.

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.

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

The refi boom in early 2020 made lenders raise rates, and many refinancers missed out. Here's how to get ready for the next rate drop so you don't miss it.

In May, mortgage rates fell into the 2s for home buyers, but stuck in the high 3s for refinancers. Here's why. Plus, 5 ways to lower your refinance rate.