Parent Eyes $110K HELOC for Kid's College
Here's a lesson for tapping a home equity line of credit to pay a child's college costs.
Tips for Buying the Right Vacation Home
Here’s how to buy the right vacation home so as to make the experience as rewarding (personally and financially) as possible.
Using a Reverse Mortgage to Pay Off First Mortgage
A reverse mortgage can be used to pay off the purchase loan. Why do it?
Widow with Reverse Mortgage Wants to Remarry
You have a reverse mortgage and you want to remarry? Here's what you need to know.
Student Loan Debt: Home Refinance Might Help
Tested by your mortgage and student loan debt? Combining them could get you an "A."
How to Buy a Home in a Competitive Real Estate Market
If you are a part of the majority who are buying a home with financing, these following tips can help you solidify the deal.
What it Takes to Borrow Against Home Equity
As home values rise, more owners are able to use their houses as piggy banks.
How to Show Proof of Income to Secure Mortgage
What really qualifies as proof of income when you want approval from a mortgage lender?
New Homeowner Asks for PMI Escape Plan
Private mortgage insurance doesn't have to be paid forever. Here's how to dump it.
10 Tips Most First-Time Home Buyers Don't Consider
There's a lot of information available on the costs of buying a home. But the expenses don't stop once you become a home owner.
How to Be a Savvy Homebuyer
Buying a home for the first time can feel intimidating -- here's how to navigate it (or decide whether you should).
Mortgage Options for Potential Money Pit
If you want to buy a home that needs renovation, the government has a program for you.
Homeownership, Reverse Mortgages and Death
If your father has a reverse mortgage, here's what happens with the home when he dies.
Paying PMI: What it Means for Buyers
In the current tight credit market, paying mortgage insurance has become a necessity to get a loan—but that added cost can really hurt budgets.
You Need to Do These 4 Things Before Buying a Home
The home-buying process is a long one,
Got HAMP? Mortgage Payments Will Go Up
HAMP recipients will be reminded that their loan modifications aren't permanent.
Here's Why You Need to Be Pre-Approved for a Mortgage
Not being pre-approved today won’t get you past the front door. Here’s why.
Need Insurance to Close on Home?
A lot goes into a home purchase. That includes insurance to protect the lender.
How to Find Financial Assistance for Your Down Payment
The 20% down that many lenders require before issuing a mortgage is making the dream of owning a home less of a reality for some. But there's help if you know where to look.
FHA Mortgage Loan Funds Renovations
An FHA mortgage can help homebuyers frustrated by the difficulty of financing renovations.



















