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Are Adjustable-Rate Mortgages About to Become Way More Popular?

With the Federal Reserve hinting it may boost short-term interest rates, will borrowers turn to adjustable-rate mortgages?

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7 White Lies That Can Hurt Your Homebuying Chances

The information on your mortgage application has a direct impact on whether you'll get approved, and for how much. So what happens if you fudge the details?

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I'm Not a U.S. Citizen. Can I Get a Mortgage?

Immigrants have a significant impact on the U.S. housing market. But what sort of obstacles and challenges do they face that native-born homebuyers do not?

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Could an FHA Loan Keep You From Your Dream Home?

FHA loans are supposed to make it easier to buy a home. But home sellers haven't always welcomed FHA offers with open arms.

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Can You Buy a Home for Your Parents?

It's fairly common for parents to help their children buy a home. But what if you want to buy a home for your parents?

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Can I Actually Rent-to-Own a Home?

A rent-to-own arrangement can seem like an attractive option for some homebuyers. But how does rent-to-own work and what do renters need to watch out for?

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How First-Time Homebuyers Can Save Big on Their Mortgage

Looking for a way to make your FHA home loan more affordable? First-time home buyers now have an option to help them do that.

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7 Loans You Thought Had Disappeared

Many of the most popular types of mortgages from the days of the housing bubble have virtually disappeared. But are they extinct, or just hibernating?

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Why You Shouldn't Obsess Over Mortgage Rates

When most people start shopping for a mortgage, the first thing they do is look for the lowest interest rate they can find. And that can get them into trouble.

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4 Ways to Get a Mortgage for Little or No Money Down

It's still possible to get a mortgage with no money down -- something many lenders will tell you is virtually impossible these days. Here's a look at the major options.

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