Conventional, FHA, USDA, VA: four mortgage types with very different rules, costs, and trade-offs that can make or break your path to homeownership. Knowing which one fits your situation starts with ...

Learn what an FHA loan is, how it works, FHA loan requirements, down payments, mortgage insurance rules and whether FHA financing is right for you.

Mortgage refinance rates are changing, with 30-year, 20-year, 15-year and jumbo refinance rates showing different moves for homeowners in 2026.

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

The unexpected consequences of the property downturn is hitting hard.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's housing push mirrors Trump's supply-side playbook on permitting and zoning, but key policy differences remain.

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 BAH can cover.

Transfer duty: Often still called stamp duty, transfer duty is a state or territory tax generally payable when property is ...

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

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 ...

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