Here's how inflation, high interest rates and market uncertainty are impacting housing affordability this summer.

For example, if you need a mortgage with flexible credit score requirements and a low minimum down payment, you might consider a loan backed by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).

Many experts recommend having the equivalent of six months’ worth of mortgage payments in a savings account, in addition ...

Some people still think you need 20% down to be approved for a mortgage. But the average down payment in 2024 was 9% for first-time buyers and 18% for borrowers overall. Because they're backed by ...

The homebuying process can be nerve-wracking, especially if you have bad credit. Lenders typically want to see at least a 620 FICO score for a conventional mortgage, but some will consider ...

The regulator’s data shows that in 2024, more than two-thirds (68%) of first-time buyers borrowed for terms of 30 years or ...

Buying a home is among the most consequential transactions most Americans will ever face. It is also among the most stressful ...

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First-time buyers with a 20% deposit can now get an interest-only mortgage thanks to a new deal from the lender Gen H.

MORTGAGE lenders have been slashing rates, with two-year deals now at the lowest they’ve been in almost three years. The ...