A good starting point is to know how much house you can afford. A monthly mortgage payment weighs heavily on your budget.

Skipping the mortgage pre-approval process can lead to disappointment and wasted time, so consult with a lender early on. Buyers should factor in additional expenses beyond the mortgage payment, such ...

Buying a home is a multistep process. Before applying for a mortgage, you'll have to get your finances in shape, choose a lender and be prepared for all the costs associated with homeownership. Here's ...

Buying a home can be a complicated process. I'll show you some common mistakes we encountered and provide expert tips to help ...

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When you're serious about buying a home, one of the first steps you should take is getting a mortgage preapproval. It's a relatively quick process that involves a lender pulling your credit ...

Buying a home has so many moving parts that it can feel like it takes forever to finish. One part of that process includes mortgage underwriting. A mortgage underwriter is the person who approves — or ...

Students participating in a renting/buying activity with realtors DJ Chilcoat and Veronica Fox Wednesday in Lima. LIMA — Juniors and seniors from 10 nearby high schools attended the third annual home ...