The prospect of homeownership has felt increasingly out of reach in the last few years. Prospective buyers face multiple ...

More than half of Americans still think a 20% is required to buy a home. This longstanding myth could get in the way of ...

Staffing cuts at the FHA threaten to disrupt an agency that has historically insured more than 10% of the market.

Delinquency rates on Federal Housing Administration and Veterans Affairs loans reached 11.03% and 4.7%, respectively, at the ...

The conventional wisdom about private mortgage insurance (PMI) has long been that borrowers should try to avoid it. PMI is a ...

Purchasing a home with other borrowers can make it easier to qualify for a mortgage and get you better loan terms. Research from the Journal of Housing Economics suggests that it' ...

Currently, the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.86%, compared to 6.91% a week ago, according to the ...

Depending on your financial goals and timeline, it could be worth getting an ARM loan this month, experts say.

Mortgage credit availability grew in January. Mortgage credit became more accessible in January, according to the Mortgage ...

"Conventional delinquencies remain near historical lows, but FHA and VA delinquencies are increasing at a faster pace," the ...

Impact Link One of the first decisions you'll make when shopping for a home is what type of mortgage you'll use. Conventional mortgages — those not guaranteed by any government agency — are by ...

With over three years of experience writing in the housing market space, Robin Rothstein demystifies mortgage and loan concepts, helping first-time homebuyers and homeowners make informed ...