Mortgage Articles

This guide walks through the key pieces lenders and others focus on, so you can build a realistic price range before you start scrolling through homes.

You may not need 20% down to buy a new home. Learn about low down payment options, loan programs and down payment assistance available to today’s homebuyers.

Learn why pre-approval is a critical first step in the homebuying process. Pre-approval helps you understand budget, strengthen your offer and close faster.

Understand refinancing - the benefits, things to consider and examples of when it makes sense to refinance.

Buying a home may be the largest financial decision you'll make in your lifetime. It can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be.

Your credit score is a key element in determining whether you’ll be able to get a mortgage and what your rate may be.

Take a deeper dive into pre-qualification and pre-approval options to help get you in your home faster

When it comes to the total cost of your new home, your monthly mortgage isn’t the only expense you need to consider.

To help you find the best home loan for your needs, we’ve listed the types of mortgages with some pros and cons for each one.