Home values are rising and so are college tuitions. In response, homeowners are turning to cash-out refinances to cover student costs. Is this a smart idea?

How long does it take to get a mortgage approved? For home purchases, it may be longer than you think. Tips to speed thing up, plus access to today's live rates.

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.

TheMortgageReports.com interviews Tom Woods, Chairman Of The Board, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). An in-depth look at the economy and U.S. housing.

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.

U.S. homeowners are eligible for tax credits and tax deductions from the IRS. Maximize your tax return claims. Complimentary mortgage rate quotes available. Updated for 2015.

Mortgage rates are the lowest in 5 months, changing the math of "Should I buy a home?" and "Is now a good time to refinance?". What's your next best move?

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.

The Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) is helping homeowners take advantage of today's low mortgage rates. Analysis and live rate quotes.

With TRID rules requiring buyers to wait 3 days between receiving a final closing cost statement and going to closing, how to avoid unnecessary delays.

With FHA MIP rates down 50 basis points (0.50%) and mortgage rate cheap, the number of homeowners using FHA loans has soared as compared to last year.

Mortgage rates are falling, and have approached their best levels since May. Should you wait for rates to drop more, or is now the time to lock? Analysis of the market and what's ahead for the week.

An interview with the Mayor of Post Falls, Idaho, who talks about what it's like to live there, and how the city caters to local residents.

An interview with the Mayor of Elgin, Illinois, who talks about what it's like to live there, and how the city caters to local residents.

An interview with the Assistant City Manager of Temecula, California, who talks about what it's like to live there, and how the city caters to local residents.

Treat your mortgage approval like a job, and be good to your team. Tips on playing well with others to get to closing faster. Practical advice you can use.

What's ahead for this week's market and how will the Federal Reserve affect today's sub-4% interest rates? Market analysis, plus complimentary mortgage rate quotes.

TheMortgageReports.com interviews David Stevens, President & CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). In-depth perspective on mortgages and the U.S. housing market.

TheMortgageReports.com interviews Sandra Thompson, Deputy Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). In-depth perspective on mortgages and the U.S. housing market.