Buying a home - Page 19

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.

Getting started is the hardest part of buying a house. If you want to buy a house this year, here are three things you can do this week to start out right.

VA mortgage fees and loan limits will change on January 1, 2020. Some vets will pay more while others will pay less. Here's how VA loan changes affect you.

There are a number of VA loan service requirements. They determine how much borrowers pay to use the VA mortgage program. VA-qualified borrowers can obtain mortgage financing with very advantageous terms. So how do the advantages (and eligibility requirements) of a VA loan stack up against USDA and FHA loans? Let's find out.

Planning to buy, sell, or refinance your house in 2020? Here's what to expect from the housing market; including mortgage rates, housing inventory, competition, and more.

Your starter home probably won't be forever. Instead of going big, know what to look for in a starter home and how to leverage equity into a bigger home later on.

Are you a first-time home buyer? Can't afford to buy in your area? Buying a vacation home as your first property might be the best move. Learn why.