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.

Veterans like Terry Glinnon, who struggled with homelessness, are finding home in Northern Idaho through a new nonprofit that ...

The current average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.17%, compared to 6.15% a week earlier, according to the ...

A USDA loan does not have a minimum credit score set by the federal agency, but lenders may require a score of at least 580 ...

"This team exemplifies the values that define CrossCountry Mortgage," said Ron Leonhardt, founder and CEO, CCM. "Their ...

House hunters in need of down payment or closing cost funds have options, but they’ll need to apply early in the year to ...

Congress passed 14 laws in 2025 that reshaped pay, housing, education and transition rules for millions of service members ...

CrossCountry Mortgage has added the Victor Alpha Group — led by veteran originators Patton and Shari Gade — bringing more than 20 military-focused mortgage professionals to strengthen a commitment to ...

The VA loan program rebounded sharply in Fiscal Year 2025, reversing last year’s slowdown and underscoring the resilience of one of the nation’s most powerful homebuying benefits. A new analysis from ...