Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will accept a credit scoring model for mortgage applications that captures rent and utility ...

Whether you’re buying your first or fifth home, an FHA loan can make it easier to afford a mortgage. These loans typically have lower down payment and credit score requirements compared to ...

Americans facing housing challenges may benefit from new FHFA policy that counts rent payments toward mortgage qualification, ...

Hitching your wagon to the wrong person can be expensive, not just in terms of mental fatigue and possibly divorce. It can also be costly when a poorly matched pair wants to buy a house. A new study ...

Don’t let financial fear hold you back from starting the homebuying process. Here’s everything you need to know to feel prepared, empowered and ready to make your move.

The FHA approves loan amounts based on several factors, such as your monthly income and expenses, credit score, interest rate, the loan term and the value of the property.

How much home you can afford on $80,000 a year, though, depends on your location, down payment, property taxes and other ...

Reinstated mortgage insurance premium deductibility and a higher cap on state and local tax deductions could change whether ...

Mortgage delinquencies surged in May 2025 amid high home prices, rising student debt, and affordability challenges.

The Neighbors Bank report focuses on areas where housing payments average no more than 30% of the local median household ...