Buying a home - Page 19

How do FHA loans work? Everyone has heard about such mortgages but why does a government financing program introduced in the 1930s work so well today, especially for first-time borrowers?

Some mortgage lenders offer all-digital real estate closing. But most experts still recommend closing on a house in person. Here's why.

The average mortgage payment is around $1,500, with some states and regions seeing payments much lower. See where average payments are trending downward.

In 2019, two out of five new mortgages were VA loans. Learn about the benefits of VA loans and why they're becoming more and more popular.

Yes, you can get a mortgage on maternity leave. But you might need extra documentation proving you'll return to work after. Here's what you need to know.

Mortgage loan limits increased across the U.S. in 2020. See what you can afford with new loan limits for conventional, FHA, and VA mortgages.

Getting started is the hardest part of buying a house. If you want to buy a house this year, here are three things you can do this week to start out right.

VA mortgage fees and loan limits will change on January 1, 2020. Some vets will pay more while others will pay less. Here's how VA loan changes affect you.

There are a number of VA loan service requirements. They determine how much borrowers pay to use the VA mortgage program. VA-qualified borrowers can obtain mortgage financing with very advantageous terms. So how do the advantages (and eligibility requirements) of a VA loan stack up against USDA and FHA loans? Let's find out.

Planning to buy, sell, or refinance your house in 2020? Here's what to expect from the housing market; including mortgage rates, housing inventory, competition, and more.

Your starter home probably won't be forever. Instead of going big, know what to look for in a starter home and how to leverage equity into a bigger home later on.

Are you a first-time home buyer? Can't afford to buy in your area? Buying a vacation home as your first property might be the best move. Learn why.

How do you make an offer on a house that you know will win? A new study says these 3 strategies can dramatically put the odds in your favor.

In select areas, the FHA 203k rehab loan limit will rise from $35,000 to $50,000. Learn where to find these "Opportunity Zones" and how to buy in one.

Buying a foreclosed home can be a cheap, but foreclosures are becoming harder to find. Here's where foreclosed homes are most common and how to buy one.

Early-stage mortgage delinquencies are on the rise in 2019. Learn what causes delinquency and how to avoid being late on your own mortgage payment.

The housing shortage is a problem in many communities, but not all. For some it's actually good news. Here's how the 2019 housing shortage could affect you.

You could buy a vacation home this year and make some money on it, too. Learn where to look for cheap vacation homes and low vacation home mortgage rates.

Some think the U.S. is about to have a massive housing boom. Will inventory go up and prices down? Experts weigh in on mortgage rates, shortages, and other factors.