My Lender Says I Need Flood Insurance. What Now?
Some homebuyers are surprised when they find out a home they want is in a flood zone. What to do next.
Some homebuyers are surprised when they find out a home they want is in a flood zone. What to do next.
Getting a mortgage on a home with a swimming pool is usually no problem unless repairs are needed.
If you've been out of work for an extended period in the past two years, here's how to improve your chances of conventional loan approval.
Here's what to watch out for when getting a conventional loan without your spouse, plus guidelines for FHA, VA, USDA.
Conventional high-balance refinance loan limits are quite high in 163 high-cost areas of the U.S.
If you have equity in your home and pesky student loans you just can’t seem to pay down, you’ll want to know about Fannie Mae’s student loan cash-out refinance program.
Buying a home from a family member or someone you already know can complicate your loan. Here's how to navigate this situation.
Conventional, FHA, USDA, and VA home loans all allow private and community well and septic systems. What to expect when you're buying a house with non-public utilities.
Lenders allow you to sell items to raise cash for a down payment and other costs of homeownership. Here's how to document your sale.
You need a 620 score for a conventional loan, unless you have no score at all. Then, you have options.