Homebuyers have been protected from predatory lenders, hidden fees, and deceptive loan practices by the Consumer Financial ...

An Alternative to a Mortgage when You're Buying or Selling a Home Peter Gratton, M.A.P.P., Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk ...

When you compare loan estimates from more than one mortgage lender, you’re more likely to uncover the lowest possible rate.

Mortgage protection insurance, or MPI, can prevent such an event. If you have this policy, the insurance company will ...

These two credit cards earn rewards for buying a home. Are they more advantageous than standard cash-back cards?

Rates for home loans hovered near a three-month low, providing some relief for Americans in the market to buy or refinance a mortgage. In the week ending March 13, 30-year fixed-rate mortgages ...

If you miss a mortgage payment, you're likely to have real trouble refinancing for at least six to 12 months, which may cost ...

PennyMac Mortgage Trust is rated a hold despite its 10.94% yield. Click here to find out why I rate PMT a Hold.

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have been up and down this week as investors weigh the ...

Key takeaways Mortgage origination is the process through which the lender approves and creates your loan. Steps in the ...

With a purchase-money mortgage, the seller acts as the lender and creates a contract with the home buyer. Find out if a ...

28/36 rule: Housing expenses (including mortgage payments, utilities, HOA fees and homeowners insurance) should be no more ...