Financing your new home

The mortgage down payment is one of the biggest obstacles to homeownership and a huge factor determining how much a buyer can borrow. Learn about it from experts.

Can you buy a house with physical cash? Not exactly, though it’s a tricky question to answer! Here’s the rundown on paying cash for a house.

Down payment assistance programs help buyers come up with the down payment needed to qualify for a home loan, offering tens of thousands of dollars in support.

Knowing and understanding your credit score is only half the battle. We’ll show you how to actively attain the credit score you want.

Anyone eligible for a VA loan can probably buy more house than they could with another sort of loan. If you’re not sure how to get a VA loan, read on.

We investigated some of the best ways to determine the value of your home, breaking it down into eight easy steps that can help you find a ballpark value.

Investing in foreclosures involves a steep learning curve. To get you started, here are industry experts’ best tips all about investing in foreclosures.

Let’s dig into what PMI is all about. Our expert-backed primer also includes variables that affect PMI rates, how to lower them, and how to eliminate PMI.

A second mortgage could turn your 1980s kitchen into a baker’s paradise, but you should be fully aware of the financial commitment you are taking on.

Buyers know sellers prefer cash offers. But why? The answer may be in the purchase process. Experts explain how paying in cash is different than using a mortgage.