Buying a home - Page 18

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.

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

The USDA loan map might shrink after the 2020 census. If so, far fewer homes could qualify next year. If you want a USDA loan, here's what you should know.

Sellers typically have the advantage over home buyers in summer. But could COVID-19 flip the housing market? Experts weigh in on both sides.

First time home buyer programs can have a low down payment, lower interest rate, or funds to help with down payment and closing costs. List of first time home buyer programs by state.

Buying a home during coronavirus is still possible. Here's how to navigate the contactless home buying process and move forward with your purchase.

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.

Deed restrictions limit what you can build or do on a property. They're common for condos, but can apply elsewhere. Here's how to find out about deed restrictions on your property.

Are home warranties worth it? A home warranty can make budgeting for unexpected home repairs easier. But not all home warranties are created equal.

Buyers and refinancers: Make your mortgage application and loan documents top priority. Record low rates mean big delays as lenders fill up with applicants.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

In 2019, two out of five new mortgages were VA loans. Learn about the benefits of VA loans and why they're becoming more and more popular.

Yes, you can get a mortgage on maternity leave. But you might need extra documentation proving you'll return to work after. Here's what you need to know.

Mortgage loan limits increased across the U.S. in 2020. See what you can afford with new loan limits for conventional, FHA, and VA mortgages.