May Non-Farm Payrolls was worse than Wall Street expectations. Mortgage rates are dropping hard. The Federal Reserve may not raise rates in June after all. Continue reading

VA loans aren’t just for first-time home buyers. In fact, more than half of VA applicants have owned a home before. Continue reading

Increase your home buying power by pooling your resources with a friend or relative. But, proceed wisely when entering into this arrangement. Continue reading

Lenders may end the HARP refinance program even before the official expiration date. How to check eligibility and apply before the cutoff. Continue reading

Application “strong points,” called compensating factors, can get you approved for a mortgage, even when it seems unlikely. Continue reading

The VA mortgage has helped thousands of surviving spouses shore up finances and reduce homeownership costs. Continue reading

These programs can help certain professionals overcome home buying challenges that relate to their line of work. Continue reading

USDA mortgages are getting more affordable. The agency has just announced plans to reduce upfront and monthly fees for this popular home buying program. Continue reading

Home affordability rose last quarter because of ultra-low mortgage rates. But home prices are rising. Should you buy today, or wait for next year? Continue reading

New guidelines make it easier for home buyers with student loan debt to qualify for FHA in 2016. Continue reading