Previously announced FHA fee cuts have been overturned. But FHA buyers may be wise to proceed with their home buying plans.

After Inauguration Day, mortgage rates and the housing market could change. Forecast of the new administration, and what to do now as a home buyer or homeowner.

FHA loan limits are higher across 188 U.S. counties in 2016. Now, families have access to more homes in higher-priced areas.

FHA insurance premiums have fallen from .85 percent for most people to .60 percent. That's a nice chunck of change, but it may not be the last reduction we see.

FHA mortgage insurance premiums, or MIP, were created to reimburse mortgage lenders when borrowers default. Now the fund has a surplus, so consumers might get lower mortgage insurance this year.

Having fair credit can cost you significantly more than having good credit. Luckily, it's not hard to move up a level.

So, can you get a new mortgage after a deed in lieu of foreclosure? In many cases, you can. Here are the programs you may use, and what it takes to get approved.

There are several ways parents can help their adult children achieve homeownership: loans, co-borrowing, and gifts.

Home buyers are putting less money down at the time of purchase. Some of the programs they're using to get this done, and why being "house-poor" is no good.

You can lower your interest rate by wrapping high-interest credit cards into a refinance. But it doesn't work for everyone.

Bridge loans can ease the transition when buying and selling a home at the same time. Bridge loan guidelines, plus alternatives.

Mortgage interest rates are affected by several factors. Because you control some of them, you can pay less for your home loan.

USDA mortgages are getting more affordable. The agency has just announced plans to reduce upfront and monthly fees for this popular home buying program.

Paying $100 extra per month can shave five years off your mortgage. But paying off, or paying down, your mortgage is not the best choice for everyone.

There are reasons to refinance when mortgage rates are falling; and reasons to refinance when mortgage rates are rising. It's your mortgage, though. You can do it anytime.