A new rule allows lenders to use VantageScore 4.0 alongside FICO® for mortgages, potentially lowering costs and expanding access to credit for more homebuyers.

Let’s be real: living in the Washington D.C. area comes with big opportunities—and big financial costs. Don't let the "should I buy now?” question create anxiety. Learn how to approach your mortgage as more than a loan, but a strategy.

Four questions your mortgage lender should be able to answer in your first meeting!

What is negative home equity and how do you fix it?

Learn more about the underwriting process and what our underwriter does during the mortgage process.

Common ways you could sabotage your mortgage!

Five factors impact your credit score, but they are not weighed equally.

If your home is part of a homeowners association, you may be responsible for paying the HOA capital contribution fee.

If you want to gift money to a loved one to buy a home, the gift tax is not your only tax-free option. Learn about your gift tax and lifetime exclusion options.

When the market is competitive for buyers because inventory is limited like it has been for the past three years, foreclosed properties seem like a great option, especially for first-time homebuyers or real estate investors. But is it smart to buy a foreclosed property as your primary residence?