Home Loans

The annual percentage rate of a loan helps you make apples-to-apples comparisons of a product’s interest rate and fees.

The ever-increasing value of land, coupled with the benefits of ownership, might entice you to change your lifestyle, or at least diversify your portfolio.

These programs may offer low or no down payments, down payment assistance and other benefits—but eligibility requirements are ultra specific.

Your loan-to-value ratio can impact your chances of approval for a mortgage or other secured loan, as well as the interest rate you get.

A lender employs a loan officer to help you apply for a mortgage, business loan, personal loan or other type of financing.

A jumbo loan is a mortgage for an especially large dollar amount, so it’s potentially useful for some buyers of higher-priced properties.

This so-called second mortgage can be used for home renovations, debt consolidation and more.

U.S. Department of Agriculture mortgages are designed for rural, low-to-moderate-income homebuyers.

Processes and requirements can vary by lender, but there are some general guidelines you can follow.

Tom Brickman left his 9-to-5 behind before age 40 thanks to years spent learning about real estate investing. He owns and rents out 19 properties in Texas and Ohio.

You can use your 401(k) to buy a house but financial experts generally recommend against it.

You may think so, considering interest rates are going up. But there are other factors to consider.

Mortgage life insurance can help ensure your family members have a roof over their heads—but there are drawbacks.

Heck yeah, says Gianni Latange. Here’s how she did it.

You’re ready to be a homeowner, but not sure where to start with getting a mortgage? Our guide can help you navigate what can be a confusing process.