Most home buyers and sellers should anticipate title fees as a part of closing costs. Estimate the title-related expenses you’ll have to pay with our help.

Concerned that you’re falling behind on your mortgage payments? Learn how to avoid mortgage delinquency, plus how to get out of it with help from your lender.

If you’re preparing to buy a home, it’s important to understand the difference between an appraisal and an assessment. Read on to learn how they compare.

Interest rate and APR are terms you'll often see when comparing loans. Let's explore the details of APR vs. interest rate and why the difference matters.

If you think you may need help with your mortgage payments, it’s good to be proactive. Find out what options you have and what to do next to protect your home.

Some mortgage documents contain important info you should hold onto for tax purposes. But how long should you keep mortgage statements? Find the answer.

The bond market and the housing market are closely connected. Read our article to learn what bond loan interest rates are and how they affect mortgage rates.

An EEM, also known as a green mortgage, can help finance upgrades to make your home more energy-efficient. Explore EEM loan options to help save on utilities.

Real estate scams are becoming more sophisticated. Here are 7 of the most common ones, how to spot them and what to do if you fall for one.

Loans can be either secured or unsecured, but which is a mortgage? Find out and learn what it means when your loan is secured or unsecured.

A title endorsement is a modification to your title insurance policy that provides additional coverage. Learn more about title insurance endorsements here.

Zombie foreclosures demonstrate the risks of leaving before foreclosure ends. Understand these homes and their potential to resurface and create problems later.

A floating interest rate fluctuates over your loan’s term, changing your mortgage payment amount. Read on to learn about floating rates and how they work.

A short sale happens when a homeowner in financial trouble sells their home for less than they owe on the mortgage. Learn more about the short-sale process.

Liens and encumbrances both relate to legal claims against properties. Learn how they can affect buying, owning and selling your house.

Compound interest is the money you earn on the interest that accrues on an account, investment or loan. Learn how to calculate compound interest and more here.

Annual percentage rate (APR) is the rate your loan will accrue interest at over the repayment term. See how APR works on a mortgage and why it’s important.

Appraisals and inspections are critical steps in the home buying process. Learn how to identify the key differences in appraisals versus inspections.