If you plan to put less than 20% down on your home home, the lender will likely require PMI. But what does it do and how much ...

How much down payment do you need to buy a house? Learn tips to save smarter, explore low and zero-down options, and take ...

FHA construction loans allow you to purchase land and build a home with the mortgage converting into long-term financing once ...

Experts tell you to shop for mortgage rates. But it could put your homebuying at risk. How do you shop lenders when buying a ...

Both FHA and USDA loans have more relaxed lending requirements than conventional loans. But, which one best suits your needs?

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by 0.25% to a range of 4.25%-4.5%. The move was highly expected by the market. What wasn’t expected was that the Fed ...

Maybe, in the excitement of closing on your new home, the numbers dissolved into a blur. But now, after making a few mortgage payments, you’ve started to notice how much interest you’re paying to the ...

The average down payment for first-time homebuyers is just 9%, thanks to a variety of programs that don't require the traditional 20% down. Your down payment plays a big role in your home purchase. It ...