The USDA loan is the only major zero-down mortgage available to non-military homebuyers. While advantageous in lots of ways, ...

The USDA renovation loan can help you purchase a home and make repairs to a fixer-upper all with one zero-down loan.

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Home inspections are one of the most important things you can do when purchasing a new home. But, they come with a price tag.

Those who can't quite qualify for an FHA loan can get the help of a co-borrower who won't be living in the home. But it comes ...

An FHA identity of interest, or non-arms-length, transaction can impact your down payment requirements. Learn what identity of interest is and how it can affect your loan.

We thought last Wednesday's Fed policy updates might have caused significant volatility for mortgage rates. Well, that didn't happen.

FHA loans typically cost borrowers 3 to 6% of the loan amount in fees. Learn how much FHA closing costs are, who pays them, ...