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Extra cash from short-term rentals could help homeowners qualify for more loan options when they refinance.

RefiPossible is a loan option designed for those who may not qualify for a conventional refinance, or missed the 2020 refinance wave.

Starting in September, Fannie Mae will allow renters to use their rental payment history as credit on their mortgage application.

As bidding wars cool off and home prices begin to level out, buyers who took a break this summer might be ready to dive back in.

With rates still low, many first-time buyers are becoming homeowners through government-backed mortgages, including the FHA loan.

Lenders will evaluate credit scores differently starting September 18th, and homeowners may be in a position to save even more on their next refinance.

The foreclosure moratorium just ended, and 2.1 million homeowners are still in forbearance. Here are a few options to consider for getting up to date on payments.

First-time homebuyers are getting left behind as home prices skyrocket. Follow these tips to improve your standing, without putting more money down.

Inventory is starting to rise, but prices and competition are still hot. Homebuyers are finding new ways to make their offer the best it can be.

A pandemic-related fee on refinances is being pulled back, and lenders like Better Mortgage are passing those savings onto homeowners.

Buyers bidding this summer will deal with high seller expectations, competitive offers, and appraisal gaps; pausing the search may help avoid burnout for some.

A recent rate dip could save homeowners $300 a month on average. But acting quickly is key, as rates are expected to rise by the end of the year.

With home prices rising in major cities, shoppers who cast a wider net in their search may have a better chance at locking in a lower-than-average price.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is changing hands in the coming months, and it could bring more savings and loan options to buyers and homeowners alike.

Mortgage rates remain near historic lows, but a decision from the Federal Reserve could lead the market to drive them higher in the next few months.

As summer kicks into high gear and the sustained price spike starts to slow down, reluctant sellers might be enticed by reduced competition.

A dip in home sales slowed down the rise of home prices for the first time in over a year, giving today’s buyers a better chance of locking in a...

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