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Buying a home for a college student is more affordable than paying for room and board at 23 of the 121 universities and colleges analyzed.
Surge in refinancing: Borrowers are rushing to refinance their homes, with 23% more applications this week than last, as mortgage rates continue to drop.
The average American moves 11.7 times in a lifetime. So, why would first-time buyers think they're purchasing a forever home?
Budgeting apps work. They can help get your finances into shape ready for a mortgage application or just to reduce financial anxiety. Why do so few use them?
"No Buy July" is wildly popular on social media. Can you use this trend to save for a down payment?
A Harvard study reveals why buying a home truly is getting harder. It's not young people's imaginations.
It's a pretty dull week for economic reports. But the Fed has a couple of events that might prove lively.
Refinances surged this week as borrowers took advantage of falling mortgage rates following last week's grim jobs report.
There are more down payment assistance programs than ever. Yet many first-time home buyers don't understand them or don't know they exist.
Making an offer on a home is a pivotal moment for first-time buyers. With the right preparation, including pre-approval, proof of funds, and a smart strategy, you’ll be ready to compete and move forward with confidence.
Congress moves to kill "trigger leads," the sales calls and messages that plague mortgage applicants.
The lender needs proof of homeowners insurance and the cost immediately after you receive an accepted offer on a home. Not having insurance in place will delay your closing.
Buy Now, Pay Later lender Klarna worries lenders will penalize borrowers who use its service.
Lenders can now choose between using FICO and VantageScore scoring technologies for credit checks. And borrowers could benefit from this credit score war.
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