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.
