Buying a home - Page 6

With more of the generation coming into the typical ages for home buying, some housing markets offer them better chances at homeownership.

Buying a home requires making sacrifices and getting your financial house in order. Learn how to increase your chances of mortgage approval.

With mortgage rates coming down, will home buying heat up this winter and spark a big year in real estate?

How many lenders should you apply to for a mortgage? From minimizing credit score impact to maximizing home loan options, we've got you covered.

You used to need a 20% or 30% down payment to get a jumbo mortgage. But today, you can find jumbo loans as low as 5% down and no mortgage insurance.

With housing prices and costs of living so high, it's helpful for home buyers to know where their dollars stretch the furthest.

As the FHA mortgage program is fairly flexible, there is no set minimum or maximum when it comes to FHA loan income requirements. See if it's the right choice for you.

Looking for affordable housing options? Discover seven vibrant cities where your total house payment could be $1,100 or less.

Many first-time home buyers wonder how to prepare to buy a house. These 8 steps will get you ready, no matter how close you are to buying.

Thinking about buying a house or refinancing with only one spouse on the mortgage but both on the title? Here are the benefits and drawbacks.

Complete guide to mortgage and refinance closing costs, including average closing costs and a full list of what's included in your fees.

These strategies can help you get a mortgage as a travel nurse by overcoming outside-the-box income and employment situations.

Low-income home loans are gaining popularity in today's market. Here are six loan options to help you buy a house with low income.

The best type of home loan is different for each buyer. Compare low- and no-down-payment loans to find the best mortgage for you.

A mortgage buydown lets your seller, developer or agent buy you a lower mortgage rate for one, two or three years. Read on to learn more.

Learn the ins and outs of buying a new construction home, including new construction loan types, interest rates, and the loan process.

Homeowners insurance is getting costlier, more restrictive and often harder to get. And insurers are still unprofitable. What's going on?

This 10-step home buying checklist will help you get the home you deserve at the price that's right for you.

Want to buy an affordable fixer-upper? Learn about the best fixer-upper loans as well as the pros and cons of this strategy.

While there isn't a minimum income required for mortgage loans, most lenders do have certain income guidelines. Here's what expected of most borrowers.