Home Mortgage

Private mortgage insurance doesn't have to be paid forever. Here's how to dump it.

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.

Buying a home for the first time can feel intimidating -- here's how to navigate it (or decide whether you should).

If you want to buy a home that needs renovation, the government has a program for you.

If your father has a reverse mortgage, here's what happens with the home when he dies.

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.

The home-buying process is a long one, 

HAMP recipients will be reminded that their loan modifications aren't permanent.

Not being pre-approved today won’t get you past the front door. Here’s why.

A lot goes into a home purchase. That includes insurance to protect the lender.

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. 

An FHA mortgage can help homebuyers frustrated by the difficulty of financing renovations.

The fact that home equity loans are making a comeback is one thing to know about them... but here are four other things you'll need to know if you want one.

After a foreclosure, your credit record is affected for years. What if you co-signed?

If you want to buy a home, and you own a business or a percentage of a business, here’s what you'll need to know to complete a mortgage application.

Reverse mortgages can provide financial stability to aging homeowners, and the government's new lending standards adds more protections.  

Paying your January mortgage and annual property tax bill in December can pay off at tax-filing time.

With big changes coming to the mortgage industry at the beginning of next year, many consumers will want to evaluate their home-buying plans to make sure they are ready to make the move.

Some home sellers may be willing to let you spend a night or two at the property so you can feel confident with making an offer.

Getting a lien placed on your house is serious stuff. Here's how to try to get it removed, if you can.