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.

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.

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

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

Dealing with your mortgage doesn’t end when you close the loan. Learn what a mortgage servicer is and why a good one is crucial.

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 f...

Wondering how to get a home equity loan with bad credit? It’s possible but more difficult than it is to get one with good credit. Learn how to possibly se...

Need a mortgage with a low interest rate and credit requirement? Government home loans may be an option. See what government-backed loans are available.

Always dreamed of building a custom-tailored home? A construction loan could help to make that a reality. Learn what construction loans are and how they work...

A Loan Estimate lists the key details of a mortgage, like closing costs and interest rates. Find out what other critical loan terms and costs are in the form...

Watching experts flip a house is exciting, but would you want to actually move in? Learn what to look for before buying a flipped property.

When buying or refinancing a house, it’s important to know that closing costs are negotiable. Learn what fees are negotiable and how to bring them down...

When you buy a home, you want to be sure that no one but you and your lender hold claim to the property. Find out how a warranty deed protects you.

The alienation clause, or due-on-sale clause, requires all mortgage payments be made at the time of sale. Learn how it impacts borrowers and real estate.

A home’s price per square foot is calculated by dividing the listing price by the home’s square footage. Learn more about this metric and why it mat...

An appraisal contingency can give home buyers peace of mind about a home's purchase price. Learn how appraisal contingencies work and when to use one.

VA home loans are an affordable mortgage option for current and former service members who qualify. Learn about the minimum credit score needed to qualify for a...