Americans took out nearly $150 billion in loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration to buy homes in 2018. Nearly 83% of those FHA borrowers were first-time home buyers, according to the ...

This type of mortgage lets you pay for a home and renovations with a single loan.

If you took out a government-backed mortgage over the last two years, you’re probably watching interest rates fall and wondering when to refinance. But before you take the refi plunge, you need to ...

Homeowners considering mortgage refinancing face interest rates that remain elevated compared to pandemic era levels, though recent months have brought modest relief. The current average refinance ...

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans are a popular choice for first-time homebuyers and other borrowers who, for a variety of reasons, may have a hard time qualifying for a conventional home ...

Government refinance applications increased by 42% over the week, according to the MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Feb. 28, 2025. This jump was mainly due to the dip in ...

With its lenient down payment and credit score requirements, an FHA loan can be an ideal starter mortgage. But if you’ve improved your credit and built up some equity in your home, you may be able to ...