Craig Berry, contributor

Your guide to the mortgage loan process. Learn what to expect before, during, and after you apply for a mortgage.

“Should I refinance?” That’s a good question, and the answer depends on what you want to accomplish, and if refinancing will help you meet your goal.

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.

Your mortgage lender might pull up a lower credit score than you thought you had. Here’d why, and how to check the right credit score before you apply.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Some senior citizens qualify for large property tax exemptions. Here’s how to find out what your state offers and if you qualify for a senior tax break.