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Preapproval

Mortgage Preapproval Guide

In-house mortgage financing: pros and cons

A buyer's home appraisal checklist

9 mistakes to avoid after mortgage preapproval

What documents do I need for mortgage preapproval?

How Long Does It Take To Get A Mortgage?

Qualifying for a mortgage in the gig economy

Affordability

Down payment assistance programs for all homebuyers

Getting a mortgage just got easier with new Fannie Mae program

Renting vs. Buying a Home

Do I have to make a down payment?

Crowdfunding creates new opportunities for homebuyers

Why aren’t more young people buying homes?

Do you need to put 20 percent down on a house?

Mortgage Credit Certificates (MCCs) Help First-Time Homebuyers

Home Mortgages: Qualification When Your Down Payment is Small

Can you buy a house if you have student loans?

Choosing/ Picking

Essential steps to successful home buying

Should I buy a better house or a better neighborhood?

How to Shop for a Mortgage in 2019

Shopping for a Mortgage: What APR Can't Tell You

Digital mortgages: important advantages

How to shop for title insurance

Documents and forms

Documents Required for a Mortgage in 2019

Will these documents satisfy my lender's ‘gift’ requirements?

What documents do I need for mortgage preapproval?

Using gift money for your down payment

Lenders now demand bank-deposit documentation

CFPB’s new mortgage statement is a big improvement

What mortgage borrowers need to know about TRID

How does child support affect mortgage qualification?

Mortgage Forms in Spanish Help Latinos Power Housing Recovery

Mortgage Rates

10-year Treasury is a false indicator of mortgage rates

5 golden rules of your interest rate lock

8 ways to battle rising mortgage rates

A credit union could be your best source for a mortgage

Your mortgage rate is treated like auto insurance

Preparing for closing

How to prepare for a closing on a house

How To Avoid Problems At Your Closing

Close quickly and get better mortgage rates

3 ways to pick the best closing date

Prepaid items vs. closing costs--what's the difference?

What stays, what goes when you buy a home?

Reduce Closing Costs on Your Home Loan

Mortgage Choices

Which mortgage term is best for you?

What about a 20 year mortgage?

In Praise of 15-Year Mortgages

Increase home equity with the right mortgage choice

ARMs: Hows, Whos and Whys - What You Need to Know About Adjustable Rate Mortgages

In Defense of ARMs They're Neither 'Evil' Nor 'Toxic'

The Hybrid Adjustable Rate Mortgage: Four Key Questions to Ask

Is it smart to pay cash for a house?

Hard money loans: great option when buying a fixer upper

Realtor

3 things homebuyers should never say to a Realtor

5 signs of a bad real estate agent

5 ways to pick the best real estate agent

Real estate agent: The job can be a killer

Is a 6% real estate commission fair?

A real estate agent's 5 worst practices

Shopping for homes

How to research a neighborhood before you buy

Are Homes in Better School Districts Worth the Extra Money?

Buying a new construction home

Horrible history of a home may be hidden from buyers

How to buy a condo

Homebuyers: It's OK to overlook these 8 flaws

How many times should you view a house?

Buy a home that's not for sale

Why buy a home now? Fall is the new spring

First-time homebuyer's guide to open houses

8 outside-the-box ways to find a home

Advice

Essential steps to successful home buying

10 tips for buying a home at an auction

5 rookie homebuying mistakes and how to avoid them

Ten Tips for Saving Money on Your Mortgage

Tips to protect yourself from mortgage fraud

5 tips for mastering a homeowner's association

Top 7 tips for millennial homebuyers

Do you need a lawyer to buy a home?

4 steps to hiring the best movers

How to win a bidding war on a home

Are home warranties worth buying?

Mortgage Concerns

What Moves Mortgage Rates? (The Basics)

5 common mortgage mistakes to avoid

9 ways to be a mortgage lender’s dream client

What’s the difference between a lender and a broker?

How student loan debt is holding back first-time buyers

HSH.com on the latest move by the Federal Reserve

Putting mortgage rate movements into perspective

Why doesn't my bank finance co-ops?

Real Estate Issues

Are there drawbacks to buying a 50-year old house?

Home buying in fire zone? Consider: fire mitigation, defensible space

6 things to learn about buying a home in a seller’s market

Buying a house with leased solar panels

How to shop for a home online

Should you buy your parents' home?

5 things you probably didn't know about inheriting a house

Buying with family or friends: Clever or crazy?

More help for first-timers

A complaint guide for home buyers

Everything you need to know about PMI

10 tips for first-time homebuyers

How to Buy a HUD Home

Should you buy a home through the seller's agent?

100 percent mortgage financing: USDA rural home loans (Updated)

10 basic home insurance facts

3 Questions Mortgage Lenders Can't Ask

Renting vs. Buying a Home

Ask the Expert

How do I prepare to buy my first home?

Can I lock my mortgage rate for an extended period of time?

Should I consider my home an “asset”?

Preparing to buy

How Much House Can I Afford?

Preparing to Buy a Home: Do's and Don'ts for Your Home Purchase

Preparing to buy a home: What does owning a house really cost?

Preparing to buy a home: Saving for down payment

Should we write a backup offer on a house?

How Much House Can You Afford? More Than You Think, Says Study

FHA

Advantages of FHA mortgages in 2019

The evolution of FHA mortgage rates

FHA Foreign National Loans

Conventional vs. FHA financing: Which is cheaper?

Does a lower credit score mean a higher FHA mortgage rate?

MIP or PMI? The choice grows more difficult

Credit Concerns

Can rent payments help your credit score?

5 Credit Report Errors That Will Cost You

Rapid rescoring can raise credit scores quickly

Homebuyer education courses: A secret weapon for first-time buyers