Many Americans who own their properties are looking for the best rates and any savings they can get, a new CNBC report ...

Conventional loans which are resold to Fannie Mae only allow buyers' DTI to go up to 50% - meaning that no more than 50% of their gross monthly income should be allocated to their total monthly debt ...

Even in a market where buyers should have the upper hand, misperceptions about FHA loans can create barriers.

Refinancing could make sense if you want to lower your interest rate, get rid of mortgage insurance or change loan terms ...

Seasonally adjusted mortgage application activity rose 4.8% last week, according to MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey ...

Mortgage applications rose 4.8% for the week ending December 5, 2025, with a notable increase in refinance activity. The ...

SoFi reports refinancing a mortgage replaces an old loan with a new one, potentially offering better terms, but costs must be ...

To get the refinance you want, you need to explain your goal in words that the lender understands. This is a guide to what to ...

To get the refinance you want, you need to explain your goal in words that the lender understands. This is a guide to what to ...

The issuance of new FHA mortgages to non-permanent U.S. residents has plummeted to almost zero, according to recent data, reflecting the impact of President Donald Trump’s latest executive actions ...

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FHA loans are government-backed mortgages designed to help individuals with lower credit scores or limited down payments, including first-time homebuyers. They typically require a minimum credit score ...