Bill Pulte, FHFA director, has ordered Fannie Mae to update its servicer guide to mirror Freddie Mac policy regarding ...

More than one VA loan at once is allowed. The question is whether you’ll owe a down payment, and how much of it your tax-free ...

On Sept. 4, HUD—which had 35 percent of its staff slashed last year—proposed and then backed away from centralizing major ...

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments many people make. However, buying a home isn’t cheap, especially ...

FHFA will let servicers of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans call borrowers who may qualify to drop private mortgage insurance ...

FHFA orders Fannie Mae to match Freddie on PMI cancellation outreach—servicers can notify eligible borrowers, cutting ...

With 3.5% down and credit scores as low as 500, FHA loans are a realistic entry point for first-time buyers. Here’s how they ...

Compare FHA and conventional loans, including credit score requirements, down payments, mortgage insurance, costs and ...

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Down Payment: This is the part of your home's purchase price that you pay upfront, not covered by your loan. The amount you pay as a down payment can influence your mortgage interest rate. Generally, ...

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This year was supposed to be when mortgage rates dropped to their lowest point since 2022, experts predicted. But six months into the Iran war, they are at the highest point since June 2025. The U.S.