Weddings and homeownership are two major goals for many couples, but affording both takes years of careful saving and ...

Scraping together a down payment for a home is a challenge, especially in today’s housing market. But one persistent financial myth could be making it harder than it needs to be.

Delinquency rates on Federal Housing Administration and Veterans Affairs loans reached 11.03% and 4.7%, respectively, at the ...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is preparing to slash half of its workforce, a move that could ...

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Conventional construction loans are a widely accessible option for building a new home. Learn the ins and outs of ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance climbed to 7.05% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. For 15-year fixed ...

A low-down-payment mortgage can put you on the fast track to homeownership if you lack the funds to make a bigger payment, and there are several options available.

On the income side, issues often emerge when the mortgage applicant is self-employed. The software is geared to W-2s — the wage-and-tax-statement from an employer — and might flag your file when you ...

Many believe a 20% down payment is needed to buy a home, but lower down payments are possible with options like FHA and VA loans, although PMI may apply.

Prior to joining Greystone, Mr. Brown was a Managing Director at Berkadia in Indianapolis where he originated over $1 billion in loans during his four year tenure. Previously, he also served as a ...

The government-sponsored enterprises were not meant to remain in conservatorship permanently, but privatizing them once again must include a new set of rules that minimize market disruptions and ...