Aly J. Yale, contributor

Most home buyers know to shop around for their mortgage lender. But timing your shopping? That’s a different story.

Shopping for mortgage rates is key to getting an affordable loan. But when in the home buying process do you start rate shopping?

High interest rates are putting the squeeze on home buyers. But these nine tips can help you succeed regardless of the interest market.

The FHFA is eliminating risk-based loan fees for many first-time home buyers. Here's what it might mean for you.

A new Freddie Mac rule in 2022 could make it easier for many home buyers to qualify for a mortgage. Here's how.

Everyone knows home-buying mantras like "start saving early." But these seven lesser-known tips could give you a more competitive edge.

Should you buy a house now? Or wait for rates to drop and make your home loan more affordable? One mortgage expert weighs in.

You typically need a two-year job history to buy a house. But there are exceptions to that rule. Learn how to buy a house without a two-year job history.

Did rising rates throw a wrench in your plans to move and upsize this year? A HELOC for home improvements could be a good alternative.