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What is an FHA mortgage insurance premium?
Everything you always wanted to know about MIP: an extra expense, but often worth it for an FHA loan.
4 min read Feb 28, 2024 -
First-time homebuyer qualifications
You can be a “first-time homebuyer” — and get financial aid — even if you’ve owned a place before.
5 min read Feb 28, 2024 -
Owner financing: What it is and how it works
The seller offering a loan can help some buyers, but there are risks for both parties.
6 min read Feb 28, 2024 -
Adjustable-rate mortgages: What they are and how they work
With an ARM, your interest rate can change periodically. Here’s what else to know.
7 min read Feb 28, 2024 -
First-time homebuyer statistics 2024
Find out how first-time homebuyers stack up in terms of age, race and ethnicity and more.
2 min read Feb 28, 2024 -
Reverse mortgage scams: What they are and how to avoid them
Don’t take out a reverse mortgage before learning about these scams.
6 min read Feb 27, 2024 -
What is a shared appreciation mortgage?
A shared appreciation mortgage is a unique home financing arrangement.
2 min read Feb 27, 2024 -
Mortgage bankers: Who they are and what they do in home lending
Here, we explore what mortgage bankers do in the process of getting a home loan.
3 min read Feb 27, 2024 -
Biweekly mortgage payments: What they are and how they work
Some lenders offer the option to pay your mortgage biweekly.
6 min read Feb 27, 2024 -
How to remove mortgage insurance on an FHA loan
Here’s how to cut this monthly insurance cost it if you’re eligible.
4 min read Feb 27, 2024