If you’re a first-time homebuyer who hasn't saved enough to make a large down payment or are concerned you might not qualify for a conventional home loan, a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan ...

Mortgage rates ticked back up this week, though only slightly. Where does that leave homebuyers looking to lock in a decent ...

Mortgage calculator apps can help you see the impact of different loan amounts, interest rates and payment terms in seconds. Whether you’re looking for a mortgage budget app to see what you can afford ...

Editor’s note: This column has been updated to clarify that a $30,000 loan at 4.5% interest would have $372 payments if the buyer put up a $5,000 down payment. Q: My Dad told me that if I refinance my ...

If you’re shopping for a $300,000 home, how much you’ll pay each month depends on more than your interest rate.

Aly J. Yale is a contributing writer for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, covering various personal finance topics, including investing, homebuying, loans and more. Vice President of ...