You can do it, but it’s not as easy as it sounds Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Michelle Lambright Black is a contributor to Buy Side and credit expert specializing in identity theft, ...

The first mortgage payment is usually due a full month after your closing date — on the first day of the month. When you make mortgage payments, you’re paying for the previous month, not the current ...

If you have a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, you're locking yourself into three decades of monthly payments, with interest accruing the whole time. It's understandable, then, that some homeowners would ...

If you’re in the market for a conventional or Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan and come from a military background, a USAA mortgage can be your best option. This mortgage lender also ...

Kiah Treece is a former attorney, small business owner and personal finance coach with extensive experience in real estate and financing. Her focus is on demystifying debt to help consumers and ...

Buying your first (or next) home is an exciting time. Whether you’re buying a starter home or your dream home, it’s an amazing feeling to get the keys and walk into a place that you finally own. But ...

The homebuying process can be daunting and exhausting. Once you’ve found your mortgage and gone through the closing process, that headache is lifted. But then you have the next step of managing and ...