Mortgage Strategy - Page 11

You need to get pre-approved to start house hunting. But how long does pre-approval for a mortgage last? Learn how and when to get pre-approved for a mortgage here.

Complete guide to mortgage tax deductions for tax year 2019. Includes mortgage interest deductions, closing cost deductions, insurance deductions, and more.

If you have the cash, it might seem like you should pay off your mortgage early. But there may be better things to do with your money.

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.

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.

Mortgage rates tick up and down every day. But why? Who sets mortgage rates? And how can you get a lower mortgage rate? We explain here.

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.

FHA mortgage insurance will remain steady in 2020. Here's what that mean for homeowners and home buyers. Some can still get rid of FHA MIP this year.

Mortgage rate predictions for 2019 were wildly incorrect. Rate forecasts for 2020 look good, but global economic changes could shake predictions next year.

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.

Affordable housing is a reality right now, thanks to low mortgage rates. But with housing shortages and rising prices, affordability might not last long.

Rising mortgage rates might not be as big of a deal as they seem. Anxious buyers could actually be missing out on great deals right now. Here's why.

Leading housing authorities give mortgage and refinance rate predictions for 2020.