It's arguably never been easier to shop around for mortgage interest rates with multiple online marketplaces listing numerous ...

Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, lenders can’t discriminate against applicants because of their age. As a result, seniors — like people in other age groups — can get mortgages if they meet a ...

Mortgage interest rates are hovering above 7% on average for conventional 30-year mortgage loans right now. That's significantly higher than what mortgage rates were during the early years of the ...

With 30-year fixed mortgage rates officially crossing the 7 percent threshold, the idea of securing a mortgage rate in the 3 percent range—let alone under 3 percent—may seem impossible. Luckily, there ...

The home buying landscape has shifted dramatically over the last couple of years. At the height of the pandemic, 3% mortgage rates were common, but home prices were also surging and a shortage of ...

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A retirement mortgage caters to seniors who are no longer earning a regular salary. It allows them to access home equity or finance a home purchase with repayment terms that are tailored to their ...

Getting a mortgage is, by general consensus, the most treacherous part of buying a home. Even lenders agree that it's often a struggle. “A lot can go wrong,” says Staci Titsworth, regional manager at ...

A mortgage makes homeownership more attainable for many individuals, but that’s not the only reason people take out mortgages. Some business owners take out mortgages to buy commercial properties in ...

Pregnancy discrimination is against the law, whether you’re applying for a job or a mortgage. That said, getting approved for a loan while on maternity leave can take a bit more paperwork and planning ...

We often think of homebuyers as younger, but retirees and senior citizens have plenty of reasons to make a purchase, too. Although the current housing market isn’t the best for buyers, waiting for it ...