Mortgage Strategy - Page 18

Today's home buyer has more mortgage choices than during any period this decade. Use this infographic to choose a mortgage from FHA, VA, USDA or conventional (non-government) programs.

Have a plan to choose the best possible mortgage for your home, and to get the lowest mortgage rates possible. Clear advice for buying a home and getting a low mortgage rate.

When mortgage rates drop, it changes the answer to "How much home can I afford?". Deciding what you can afford, plus a live look at today's interest rates,.

Home buying costs vary from zero dollars to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on your loan and whether you're using seller concessions. Read more.

Homeowners are abandoning 30-year home loans. They're choosing 15-year loans instead. Find out why the 15-year is popular and compare today's rates which are near their of lowest of all-time.

Foreign national buyers accounted for 7% U.S. housing market in the year ending March 2014. How foreign nationals manage their currency risks for maximum safety.

With current mortgage rates low, refinance activity is strong. Before you start your refi, make sure you cover your bases. Analysis, plus access to live rate quotes.

Every 0.125% drop in current mortgage rates boosts purchasing buyer power 1.5 percent. Analysis and examples, plus access live quotes at today's rates at near their lowest levels of all-time.

Current mortgage rates remain below 4 percent, with the Federal Reserve prepping to raise the Fed Funds Rate soon. Get today's live quotes with rates at the lowest of the year.

Factors to consider before starting a refinance. Hint: You'll want to look at more than just mortgage rates. Full analysis plus access to today's live rates.

The "Delayed Financing" loan program allows cash buyers to do a cash-out refinance just one day after closing. Program rules, plus today's mortgage rates.

Mortgage rates are a 14-month best and U.S. home values are rising. A review of today's refinance programs, plus live mortgage rate quotes.

Ask these 8 questions of your lender and you'll improve your chances of getting that great mortgage loan. Free mortgage rates available.

Specific behaviors to avoid while your mortgage loan's in process. The loan you save may be your own. Updated for mortgages in 2014.

Effective immediately, mortgage lenders have lowered minimum FICO requirements on home loans. Read more about the shift, and get today's live mortgage rates.

Mortgage lenders needed 42 days, on average, to get buyers to the closing table last months. Need to close more quickly that than? Use these tips to speed your purchase mortgage approval.

Want to get your mortgage approved? Your odds can improve when you apply with more than one bank. Read more about "investor overlays" here.

Home buying infographic. Graphic uses "pro tips" on selecting the right mortgage, building sound budgets, and closing costs negotiations.

Learn how to use mortgage rate locks for your personal gain. Pick a better closing date, get a better mortgage rate.

Which is better for you? An FHA mortgage or a conforming one? Broken down, trait-by-trait.