"Mortgage" Blogs & Blog Posts

While 8% mortgage rates mean potential buyers are squeezed, the last decade saw a surge in people who own their homes outright.

Everyone knows that buying a home is expensive as heck—but the list of extra costs associated with buying a home can be shocking. Aside from closing costs, there are home inspections to pay for, lawyer fees—and possibly private mortgage insurance...

Landlords could help reverse the Retail Apocalypse by lowering rents and extending leases — but their lenders won't let them.

Even when the market isn’t hurting prospective buyers, closing on a home is always tricky. When you’re securing a home loan, there are a lot of decisions to make—and for a first-time homebuyer, paying points on a mortgage can be particularly co...

High home prices and interest rates are creating headaches for young Americans. But they're helping many baby boomers retire comfortably.

The housing market looks like hell for the foreseeable future. Your home is probably the most expensive thing you’ll ever own, and that expense goes beyond the closing price. For most of us, it’ll be the largest purchase we’ll ever make, and th...

When shopping for a mortgage, you’ll likely encounter two key terms: Annual percentage rate (APR) and interest rate. While these terms often get thrown around interchangeably, understanding the difference between them can help you choose the best l...