Housing unaffordability is near record highs in America, making it essential that you understand the full cost of buying a home. Unfortunately, most “unaffordability indexes” usually don’t incorporate ...

The number of these programs, which come from a range of sources, is rising in the United States, but there are barriers to entry. By Heather Senison When Benjamin Sar’s friend suggested he save up to ...

In today’s tough housing market, some first-time home buyers are looking to their parents for help. Here’s what to know if you plan to do the same. By Anna Fixsen Last summer, after years of bouncing ...

HFA loans are mortgages available through state housing finance agencies. These loans are geared toward first-time homebuyers and commonly offer down payment assistance. HFA borrowers typically must ...

Buying your first home is filled with hope and anxiety. It’s a major investment that typically requires good credit and money ...

RBank’s Georgetown mortgage team makes home buying easier with local expertise, down payment assistance and programs for first-time buyers.

The event, organized by the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, runs through Sunday. It potentially provides a below-market 5.5% mortgage rate for people with low to moderate household ...

PMI is a type of insurance that protects the lender, not the borrower, in case the homeowner defaults on a conventional loan.