Discover what a first mortgage is, its importance as a primary lien, key requirements, and tax benefits. Learn how it compares with a second mortgage and explore real-life examples.

Current mortgage rates are down and lower than they were seven days ago. Rates are lower than they were in early 2025, when ...

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home ...

The USDA home loan application process can take a bit longer than usual. Here are the steps it takes, from beginning to end.

The Mortgage Bankers Association is more optimistic about the U.S. economy — and pessimistic about mortgage rates. While some ...

As a result, older homeowners may find that their top options are either a home equity loan or a reverse mortgage. While both ...

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With the mortgage market in turnaround, many homeowners are looking to tap their home equity rather than sell. One of the largest home lenders in the U.S., Rocket Mortgage, also has some of the most ...

Learn about the types of loans available before beginning your home search Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Kim Porter is contributor to Buy Side from WSK and expert on mortgages, student ...

Mortgage rates could fall in January, but they're more likely to hold steady. While daily ups and downs are a given, a major ...

TD Bank was a top choice for best overall home equity lender, boasting both a HELOC and home equity loan that were highly ...

Physician mortgage loans are geared toward soon-to-be or new doctors who may not qualify for other home loan programs because of their student loan debt. Lenders are less stringent about ...