Mortgage Declined? Here’s What to Do
By Daniel Bortz Aug 2, 2023 (Getty Images) No one likes to be told “no.” (Rejection hurts—we get it.) And having your application for a mortgage declined is particularly devastating, [...]
Majority of Americans Believe It’s a Bad Time To Buy a Home, Says Fannie Mae. Here’s Why It May Not Get Better Anytime Soon
By Aarthi Swaminathan Aug 8, 2023 (Getty Images) With the 30-year in the 7% range and home prices continuing to rise, the typical home buyer is feeling quite miserable about the prospect of [...]
What Is Negative Equity-and What Happens If You Get Underwater on Your Mortgage?
By Sally Jones Jul 31, 2023 (Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Source: Getty Images) Buying a home is the first step to building a sweet financial nest egg. The next step is [...]
Want To Buy a New Home and Keep Your Current Low Interest Rate? Try ‘Porting’ Your Mortgage
By Larissa Runkle Jul 25, 2023 (Getty Images) High interest rates are one of the most significant hurdles buyers face when jumping into the housing market right now. As anyone [...]
Confused by Multiple Offers? Here’s an Easy Guide to Understanding Different Types of Financing
By Lisa Marie Conklin Jul 19, 2023 (Getty Images) Are there any sellers who don’t fantasize about listing their home and landing the ultimate offer they can’t refuse? In a [...]
The Foreclosure Process Explained in 4 Simple Steps
By Jeanne Sager Jul 14, 2023 (Photo-Illustration by Realtor.com; Source: Getty Images) The foreclosure process isn’t something any homeowner wants to go through. Yet unfortunately, foreclosures are up 15% for the first [...]
First-Time Homebuyer Programs to Help You Afford a Mortgage
By Cathie Ericson Jul 16, 2023 (Getty Images) Conventional wisdom says you need a 20% down payment to buy a house, but let’s face it: That sum can be daunting, [...]
What to Do When Your Home is Underwater
By Angela Colley Jul 12, 2023 (Getty Images) When you buy a home, you hope it will appreciate in value while you pay off your mortgage, but it doesn’t always [...]
FHA vs. Conventional Loan: Which Mortgage is Right for You?
By Daniel Bortz Jul 5, 2023 (Getty Images) FHA versus conventional loan: If you need a mortgage to buy a house, you may find yourself weighing these two options. What’s the difference, and which [...]
What Happens If I Skip a Mortgage Payment?
By Daniel Bortz Jun 27, 2023 (Getty Images) “What happens if I skip a mortgage payment?” is one of those questions we hope you never have to ask, but life [...]
