Mortgage & loan advice for homebuyers

Smart buyers can save thousands by comparing lenders. Learn how to navigate rates, compare quotes, and decode APR to get the best deal on your mortgage.

What is a mortgage? It’s a type of loan you can use to purchase a home, but it’s different from other loan products. Here are basics buyers should know.

Before you choose a lender, you need to ask these important mortgage questions so you know what to expect. You don’t want to get in over your head!

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.

Confused about the differences between pre approval vs pre qualified vs underwritten pre approval? We explain which option might be best for you.

A conventional loan is the most popular type of mortgage in the US, but is it right for you? Top experts walk through the ins and outs of going conventional.

Getting preapproved for a mortgage is an early step to buying a house, but that approval isn’t good forever. How long is your mortgage preapproval good for?

You’ll need more cash than your down payment to buy a house, so don’t forget to budget for mortgage fees. Find out what to expect, and what you can negotiate.

Is the grass greener with a different mortgage lender? Well, it might be cheaper! Here’s what to know about switching mortgage lenders before closing.