The average first-time homebuyer is now 40 — a record high. Here’s why it’s happening and how you can take steps to buy your ...

Buying a home can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to decide which mortgage program is right for you. When ...

VA loans and FHA loans both aim to make homeownership more accessible, but they serve different groups and have distinct ...

Finding the right mortgage lender can be tricky, but doing so can also pay off, both literally and figuratively, especially ...

If you’re a first-time homebuyer who hasn't saved enough to make a large down payment or are concerned you might not qualify for a conventional home loan, a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan ...

Recently, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) solicited feedback on how to enhance the HECM program.

A tiny home can provide big benefits with a microscopic footprint. Although a tiny home is usually more affordable than more traditionally sized homes, you still need to find a way to pay for it.

The Federal Reserve signaled this week that aspiring home buyers expecting more interest-rate relief may have to keep waiting ...

It is time to end the GSE and the FHA exemptions for permanent buydowns and allow new home prices to finally adjust to market realities.

Fixer-uppers are a great option for some buyers looking to break into Seattle's expensive housing market. For others, they're ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance climbed to 6.37% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. For 15-year fixed refinance mortgages, the average rate is 5.41%, and for 20-year mortgages, ...

That monthly mortgage payment can feel like a permanent resident in your life, a houseguest who overstayed their welcome by ...