While your credit score is the first factor mortgage lenders consider when determining whether you’re eligible for a loan, it ...

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The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has a number of advantages for homeowners and investors. But it wasn’t always the norm.

While home prices rose 1.4% year over year in April, home-price growth has slowed and is contributing to lower down payments.

Getting a mortgage with a bad credit history is possible, but you'll likely face higher rates and fewer options. Government-backed mortgages, including FHA, VA and USDA loans, offer flexibility ...

I became a homeowner by using a VA loan and refinancing to 2.6%. I'm incredibly proud, but I feel guilty that my siblings ...

Unlike conventional loans, many FHA loans require borrowers to pay mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) for the entire loan term ...

Buying your first home can feel like an impossible dream in today’s tough market, but you might be surprised that you qualify ...