Buying A Home
Buying a home is a big step. Here is advice, rates and more to buy the home of your dreams.
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Closing on a house: What to expect
Don’t get tripped up at the finish line when you buy a house.
7 min read Jun 24, 2025 -
Documents needed for mortgage preapproval
Here’s a checklist of what you need to get a mortgage preapproval letter.
6 min read Jun 20, 2025 -
What is mortgage insurance?
While mortgage insurance primarily benefits the lender, it does serve a purpose for the borrower.
4 min read Jun 19, 2025 -
What is mortgage interest and how does it work?
Here’s everything to know about mortgage interest charges and rates.
5 min read Jun 18, 2025 -
Student loan guidelines for getting a mortgage
Here’s how student loans typically factor into getting a mortgage.
9 min read Jun 17, 2025 -
What is a wraparound mortgage?
The home seller becomes your lender In this obscure financing option.
5 min read Jun 12, 2025 -
VA closing costs: What are they and how much are they?
They’re often lower, but they still can add up. Here’s what to look for.
4 min read Jun 10, 2025 -
What is collateral for a mortgage?
It’s usually the home you’re buying — and it’s on the line if you can’t repay the loan.
3 min read Jun 05, 2025 -
What is an interest-only mortgage?
Are you one of the few these high-risk loans can benefit?
5 min read Jun 05, 2025 -
Mortgage bankers: Who they are and what they do in home lending
Here, we explore what mortgage bankers do in the process of getting a home loan.
4 min read Jun 02, 2025