Mark Greene, contributor

The FHA changed how it treats overtime income, part-time income, and gift funds; and, also how it treats student debt and loans for cars. This is big news for buyers of homes.

Buying a home and converting your former home to a rental property? Your lender is likely to flag you for fraud -- unless you follow these steps.

Authorized User accounts can affect your credit score -- good or bad. Know how they work, and how to work them to your advantage. Improve your FICO today.

Treat your mortgage approval like a job, and be good to your team. Tips on playing well with others to get to closing faster. Practical advice you can use.

The new TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID) is changing the way homes are financed. Will the mandatory 3-day "waiting periods" affect your closing?