An FHA jumbo loan lets you borrow a higher loan amount and make a lower down payment. Check out our guide to FHA jumbo loan limits and requirements.

Wondering what you can expect for your monthly mortgage payments? Learn about the average mortgage payment and the factors that affect it.

Some buyers are able to skip the appraisal process when purchasing their home. Learn more about appraisal waivers and their benefits with our complete guide.

Knowing the difference between appraised value vs. market value is key when purchasing a home. Learn more about the role each plays in real estate transactions.

A 15-year mortgage is paid over 15 years, while a 30-year mortgage is paid over 30 years. Understand the pros and cons of both loan terms.

A reverse mortgage allows homeowners further up in age to borrow against a portion of their home equity. Figure out if this loan option is right for you.

An assumable mortgage allows the buyer to take over the seller’s mortgage payments. Find out what you need to know before going with an assumable loan.

FHA non-occupant co-borrowers can make a big difference during the qualifying process for an FHA loan. Learn the requirements to best utilize this process.

Rolling your student loans into a mortgage can make it easier to manage your finances. Learn your options for reducing or consolidating student debt.

A desktop appraisal is a property valuation that is completed remotely by a professional appraiser. Find out whether a desktop appraisal is right for you.

Not just any room in a home counts as a bedroom. Before you buy or sell, check out this guide to learn what qualifies as a bedroom in a house.

With many financing options available, home buyers should be savvy when picking a mortgage lender. Learn how to choose a mortgage lender that will work for you.

A nontraditional mortgage is a home loan that doesn’t fit the criteria for conventional loan types. And it’s usually a little easier to qualify for.

Should you net escrow on your refinance? Read our guide to learn what netting escrow means, how it affects your refi and its benefits and drawbacks.

Tackling credit card debt? Learn about using a home equity loan to pay it down, along with the benefits, drawbacks and alternative methods.

Our final walk-through checklist can help secure your peace of mind before closing. Verify repairs and ensure your new home is move-in ready.

Correspondent lending happens when a lender originates and funds a mortgage, but then sells it. Read more about correspondent lending and how it works.

A mortgage point is a fee you pay to help lower the interest rate on a mortgage. Using this guide, learn more about discount points and how they work.