To most home buyers a mortgage is as inevitable as death and taxes. Because most people do not have the ready cash to plunk down the full price of a home-be it a condominium, town house or ...

First things first, when you are beginning to look into getting a mortgage there are three terns you need to know. Down Payment- A down payment is a sum of money that you as the buyer will put down to ...

Before refinancing, homeowners should consider the goal and cost of doing so. In light of the coronavirus, they should also inquire about any changes in the loan requirements as well as the effects of ...

Buying your first home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever have to make, so how can you prepare for it? On the Money Clinic podcast this week, presenter Claer Barrett meets a couple ...

Buying a home is a substantial financial investment, especially since most home buyers need to take out a home mortgage that will take 15 to 30 years to pay off. However, it's also a significant ...

If you’re starting to think about buying your first place but don’t know the difference between home equity and Homer Simpson, don’t worry. You’re not alone. The home-buying industry works differently ...

Most property purchases are financed by a loan. A home loan or mortgage is defined as: A loan in which the borrower puts up the title deed to a property or real estate as collateral for the loan. If ...