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Fannie Mae just unveiled surprising new rules for home buyers and refinancing homeowners with student loans. Many formerly turned-down applicants will be approved this year.

One lender allows home buyers to use platforms like Kickstarter and GoFundMe to gather their down payment funds from backers.

Buying a condo in a college town can be cheaper then renting through the school. Compare school housing to the "for sale" market before you commit.

Mortgage lenders could afford to be picky when interest rates were low and business was booming. Today, they have to be less picky to keep business coming in. That could be good for anyone buying a home right now.

Mortgage rates are poised to move in September. Rates are low, but they may not stay that way for long. Analysis and advice.

One company, Loftium, has created a new opportunity, advancing the down payment for would-be homebuyers who agree to put their new home in a rental program.

Rates are low, but how long will they stay that way? Freddie Mac says: not very much longer.

Natural disasters frequently affect real estate markets where they occur. But Hurricane Harvey's impact could be far more wide-reaching.

Mortgage rates are poised to move in September. Rates are low, but they may not stay that way for long. Analysis and advice.

The economy is heating up, and the Fed is on a firm rate-hike schedule. So why aren't consumer mortgage rates rising? Analysis and advice.

Veterans have access to low VA mortgage rates, but too often, they choose another loan type. Correcting myths deter eligible veterans from the benefit.

New mortgage credit guidelines can help you qualify for a home loan if you have liens or judgments in your credit history.

Low income home buying is possible, even if you are not looking in one of the 50 most affordable markets. Qualification strategies that work in any region.

Mortgages are on their way to being 100% paper-free. Consumers are loving new processes put in place by the nation's largest lending agencies.

A recent Fannie Mae survey shows a shift in consumer attitudes about mortgage rates. Twelve months from now, say survey takers, rates could be lower.

The majority of consumers now think getting a mortgage isn't that hard. That's a marked change from just a few years ago.

A new report shows you don't need a large income to buy a home. An abundance of low-income home loans and programs are making homeownership possible for a new batch of buyers.

Falling foreclosure rates are good for the real estate market. Here's how they affect home prices and the homebuying experience.

A Federal Reserve survey shows mortgage lenders making it drastically easier to get mortgage-approved. Been denied for a mortgage in the past? It's time to re-apply.

Mortgage applicants enjoy access to more information than ever before. Use these six tools to make the best decision about your mortgage.