Buying a homeJanuary 15, 2024FHA Loan Income Requirements for 2025As the FHA mortgage program is fairly flexible, there is no set minimum or maximum when it comes to FHA loan income requirements. See if it's the right choice for you.
First-Time Home BuyersJanuary 4, 2024First-Time Home Buyer Loans for 2025These first-time home buyer loans and programs can help you buy a house more easily and more affordably. Explore your options today.
Buying a homeJanuary 4, 2024Low-Income Home Loans for 2025: First-Time Home BuyersLow-income home loans are gaining popularity in today's market. Here are six loan options to help you buy a house with low income.
Buying a homeJanuary 3, 2024Unlocking Affordability: Understanding the Mortgage Rate BuydownA mortgage buydown lets your seller, developer or agent buy you a lower mortgage rate for one, two or three years. Read on to learn more.
Mortgage ProductsJanuary 2, 2024Freddie Mac Home Possible Mortgage: 2025 GuidelinesThe Freddie Mac Home Possible mortgage is a low-down-payment loan program meant to help low-income families buy or refinance a home.
VA LoansJanuary 2, 2024VA Home Loan Requirements for 2025: How to QualifyLearn about minimum requirements for a VA home loan. Find out if you qualify based on credit score, income, loan limits, and property requirements.
Real EstateDecember 27, 2023What’s the Cost of a Tiny House?Curious about the financial reality of tiny house ownership? Read on as we delve into the expenses, savings, and factors influencing the cost.
Real Estate NewsDecember 20, 2023Cities Where You Can Buy A Home If You Make $40,000 Per YearFind your perfect home on a $40,000 income. Dive into our list of top cities where affordability meets your dream of owning a house.
FICO & Credit ScoresDecember 15, 2023Is 700 a Good Credit Score to Buy a House? | 2025Learn how to buy a house with a 700 credit score, including the best mortgage types and tips to get the lowest mortgage rate.
Buying a homeNovember 20, 2023How to Choose a Real Estate AgentNavigate the real estate market with confidence by learning how to choose the right real estate agent.
Buying a homeOctober 24, 2023Best Ways You Can Save for a Down Payment on a HouseDiscover how to take control of your financial future and save for a down payment on your dream house.
Buying a homeOctober 23, 2023How to Calculate Mortgage InterestExplore how mortgage interest impacts your home financing journey along with strategies to secure the best mortgage rates.
Mortgage NewsOctober 18, 2023The ‘I Do’ Home Fund: How Young Couples are Using Wedding Gifts for Down PaymentsDiscover how young, first-time home buyers are reshaping the path to homeownership by swapping traditional wedding gifts for gift money for down payments.
Buying a homeOctober 9, 2023What Is Closing Day for Home Buyers?What is closing day for home buyers? It's the day the home you're buying finally becomes yours. Here's everything you should know.
Mortgage NewsSeptember 27, 2023Should I Buy a House Now or Wait? Why High Mortgage Rates Shouldn’t Scare YouShould I buy a house now or wait until 2024? Explore the pros and cons of purchasing a home in today's market versus waiting.
First-Time Home BuyersSeptember 22, 2023Can I buy a house without a 2-year job history? (Podcast)You typically need a two-year job history to buy a house. But there are exceptions to that rule. Learn how to buy a house without a two-year job history.
Mortgage ProductsSeptember 19, 2023Fannie Mae: Mortgage Programs and How They WorkEver wondered about Fannie Mae and its spectrum of "conforming" mortgages? Read on to discover your home loan options and eligibility criteria.
About MortgagesSeptember 11, 2023Home Loan Origination Fee: The Inside ScoopThe home loan origination fee is the sum you pay to your mortgage lender for processing and approving your loan. Discover more here.
Mortgage ProductsSeptember 4, 2023The Home Buyer’s Guide to Land LoansLand loans let you buy a tract or lot of land on which to build a home(s). But they're not like most mortgages. Here's the lowdown.
Buying a homeAugust 30, 2023Contingent vs. Pending: The Difference Between These Real Estate TermsContingent vs. pending. You often see these terms in real estate listings. But what lies behind these labels? Read on to discover the difference.