Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

The chances of a December Fed rate cut are surging. Here are three things homebuyers should do before that happens.

To find a mortgage lender, first take stock of your finances and decide what type of mortgage you need. You can compare rates ...

A mortgage broker helps you apply for loans, finds competitive interest rates and negotiates terms. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but ...

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to buy your dream home, understanding the key questions to ask a mortgage lender can help you secure a better rate. Finding a mortgage lender can seem ...

It's not always easy to find a mortgage lender. The first step, naturally, is to check mortgage rates on Bankrate.com. But that's not the final step. Selecting a mortgage lender should be based on ...

Before you buy a home, it is important to do research. And not just research on the best down payment or neighborhood to live in – you should also search the right mortgage lender. The type of ...

This story was updated on October 1, 2019. It's hard to imagine a more boring (and dreaded) word than "mortgage." But if you know where to look, you might find a mortgage that will save you thousands ...

Many home buyers obtain their mortgages through a broker rather than directly dealing with specific lenders such as banks and credit unions. A broker is a professional in the real estate field who ...

While reverse mortgages have long been seen as a product of last resort, professionals in the industry know that opinion is changing — and now a new blog post shows the different ways that people can ...

Co-signers on a house can be a godsend or a curse. Many Americans still find the road to homeownership challenging. Inflation, persistently high mortgage rates, and high home prices are making this ...