If you want to buy a house or pursue a higher education, you’ll probably need a loan. There are a lot of different loan types though, and they can be confusing. Here are the big ones that you should ...

Buying a home is a substantial financial investment, especially since most home buyers need to take out a home mortgage that will take 15 to 30 years to pay off. However, it's also a significant ...

When you need to get a mortgage, there are so many options that it might feel overwhelming. Your choice can have a big impact on how much time you spend shopping for a mortgage and how much you end up ...

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...

For over three years the news has been filled with discussions of foreclosures, mortgage fraud, derivatives, the failure of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae, mortgage backed securities, tranches, and ...