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You can now borrow roughly $100,000 more in a conforming loan. The move should help buyers keep up with rising home prices.

A doctor and single parent, forced to downsize after divorce, navigates debt and damaged credit to provide a safe home for her family.

The weather’s cooling down, but the market is still hot. As bidding-wars ease off and more sellers list, this could be the right time to buy if you want a...

Why wait, save, and pay rent to your landlord when you could be paying off your own home. See why smaller down payments can unlock the door to homeownership.

Ready to buy your first home? Here’s how much you’ll need for a down payment, and how to budget for it appropriately.

Refinancing your mortgage? You may want to buy down your interest rate by purchasing points, which can save you thousands over the life of your loan.

A rush of lower-priced homes are being listed by homeowners coming out of forbearance plans. The new supply should open up more options for today’s homebuyers.

A new announcement from the Federal Reserve could mean the end of low rates—but that may not be bad news for buyers and homeowners.

Try this interactive amortization calculator to find the amortization schedule for any fixed-rate mortgage.

Can you still buy a home if you have student loan debt? Turns out you have some options. Here’s what you should know about getting a mortgage.

Mortgage News: Rates are likely to inch upward between now and the end of the year. Find out how inflation is driving the rise, and how you can lock in...

Mortgage News: Over a million homes are expected to sell in the next two months alone. Find out how to get serious about your house hunt so you can score...

Closing costs are going up around the country, but choosing the right lender can help you save more on a new loan.

The highest offer doesn’t always win, and there are ways to win against all-cash buyers. Here’s how to win a bidding war on a house to get the home you...

We looked at notable design trends over the past 100 years to see how American homes have changed.

Here’s how much home prices and average interest rates have risen since 1950.

If you’re looking for a home in a high-cost area or need to refinance a large mortgage balance, you may need a jumbo loan—here’s what you should know to get...

With property values rising, today’s homeowners are in a good position to refinance with new terms that remove private mortgage insurance.

Appraisals have a big impact on your ability to buy a home, but can come with some personal bias. Find out how to make sure your appraisal runs smoothly.

Jumbo loans are mortgage loans that have a higher-than-normal balance. Here's what you need to know about securing this type of financing in 2021.