The Federal Housing Finance Agency is increasing the size of home loans that the government can guarantee against default as ...

Despite the decline in mortgage applications, sales of new single-family homes grew to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of ...

Applications for new-home purchase mortgages ran ahead of last year's pace in September, but various factors have the leading industry trade group preparing for a near-term slowdown. Purchase ...

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Large builders’ mortgage buydowns make mortgages more affordable, but may inflate prices, raising concerns for buyers and the ...

More lenders are approving home equity loans without traditional appraisals, cutting weeks off the process. Here's how ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau last week launched an inquiry into what the agency is calling "junk fees in mortgage closing costs." These additional fees, involving home appraisal, title ...

Home equity loans are popular among borrowers who want to use the funds for home improvement projects or to pay off or consolidate high-interest debt. Tips for Comparing Home Equity Loans There are a ...

Those considering a renovation loan should note that while it helps old-regime taxpayers preserve savings, the interest ...