The USDA loan is the only major zero-down mortgage available to non-military homebuyers. While advantageous in lots of ways, ...

The USDA renovation loan can help you purchase a home and make repairs to a fixer-upper all with one zero-down loan.

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Home inspections are one of the most important things you can do when purchasing a new home. But, they come with a price tag.

Those who can't quite qualify for an FHA loan can get the help of a co-borrower who won't be living in the home. But it comes ...

FHA loans typically cost borrowers 3 to 6% of the loan amount in fees. Learn how much FHA closing costs are, who pays them, ...

Americans fear housing bubbles for good reason: the last bubble nearly unraveled the global economy. Are we in another one or ...

You’ve been pre-approved by an FHA lender and a seller has accepted your offer on the perfect home. Now that you have a property under contract, the next step is to get an FHA appraisal to assess its ...

Assuming a loan can be an enticing option - especially when interest rates are high. Learn the ins and outs of assuming a ...

USDA lenders consider front-end and back-end DTI when determining your creditworthiness. Learn about DTI and what it means ...