Your mortgage lender is going to ask a lot of questions as part of its home loan application. Some of the questions might seem nosy -- and downright rude.

Not sure whether you want to put 20% down on a home? It's okay if you don't. Frank talk about private mortgage insurance (PMI) and how it can help you buy.

These programs can help certain professionals overcome home buying challenges that relate to their line of work.

It's easier than ever to get a mortgage loan approved, but certain behaviors can ruin your loan-in-process. A detailed list, plus access to today's rates.

Mortgage rates dropped again this week. What should you expect to pay for your mortgage, whether fixed-rate or ARM? Analysis & access to today's live rates.

Selling a home and buying another comes with significant costs. Would it be better to build an addition onto your home?

Your self-employed business might be doing well, but it should look good on paper too. Overcome four common mortgage approval challenges.

Looking for the "best deal" on a home loan? The best place to look may be within your own family. Learn how to draft your own intra-family mortgage note.

An investment property is an effective wealth-building tool. A business partner, friend, or family member can help you become a landlord sooner.

Home improvements are highly personal, but homeowners should consider whether the upgrades will command a higher price from future buyers.

Television is often unrealistic, especially when it comes to the homes the characters live in. How much would it cost to live in these fictional residences?

Today's mortgage programs make it possible for college students to buy a home. Still, most of them choose to enjoy the freedom of renting.

Sitcoms of the 80s and 90s tried to portray realism, but that didn't stop producers from putting their characters in homes they couldn't afford.

Zooey Deschanel could easily afford the mortgage on her $4.5 million property, if she opted to finance it at all.

Hollywood often overestimates how much home its characters can afford. Find out which characters would qualify for a mortgage on their fictional home.

Lenders will start accepting a new credit scoring method that could result in higher consumer scores and more mortgage approvals.

Here’s a look at how Jennifer Lawrence might have financed her recent home purchase, and how much she might pay each month given today's mortgage rates.

As a homeowner with a mortgage, you have responsibilities. You also get some tax breaks. Read about Homestead Exemption and how it can help you.

Authorized User accounts can affect your credit score -- good or bad. Know how they work, and how to work them to your advantage. Improve your FICO today.