If you’re thinking about applying for a first mortgage, you’re doing so at a good time — but then again a) you’ve already been told it’s a good time and b) it’s been a good time for a very long time.

Purchasing a home and conquering financial responsibility is a goal for many people. But making this leap to homeownership is a big step, and it’s one that should be taken with careful consideration.

First-time buyer or seasoned homeowner, we can all benefit from staying up to date on the basic principles of mortgage lending. From understanding best practices to getting the most competitive rate ...

David Min explains that all of the world’s advanced countries provide significant levels of government guarantees to their housing finance systems. Many conservatives critical of the federal ...

AS a potential homeowner, you may stumble across a few unfamiliar terms while acquiring the necessary documents and information for your purchase. Sometimes unfamiliarity with these terms may even ...

The longer that I am in the mortgage business the more I find out that most borrowers really do not understand the mortgage process. I also find that what most borrowers do know is from all the ...

Real estate investment trusts that invest in mortgages, also known as mortgage REITs, often have tempting high yields. But like any investment, they aren't right for everyone. In this Fool Live video ...

Some buyers who engage the services of area Realtors like Paul DeCarlo of RE/MAX Southern Homes have never purchased a home before. Others have owned many homes, but haven't applied for a mortgage in ...

In the spring of 2009, as the financial markets began to extricate themselves from the grip of the financial crisis, it was clear investors would eschew the public equity markets in favour of ...