Learn about the types of loans available before beginning your home search Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Kim Porter is contributor to Buy Side from WSK and expert on mortgages, student ...

Before most house hunters can close the deal, they need to qualify for a mortgage. Learning how to apply for a mortgage in advance — and breaking the process down into digestible steps — can help ...

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are a popular choice for first-time homebuyers and other borrowers who, for a variety of reasons, may have a hard time qualifying for a conventional home ...

You can use an FHA loan to buy, build, or renovate a home, or to refinance an existing mortgage. There are stricter limits on the type of home you can purchase with an FHA loan, as well as how much ...