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FHA Adjustable-Rate Mortgages: A Simple Guide
An FHA adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is a home loan backed by the Federal Housing Administration. Unlike a regular fixed-rate mortgage where your interest rate stays the same forever, an FHA ARM has an interest rate that can ch...
US Mortgage Rates Climb to 6.22% Amid Concerns Over Conflict With Iran
Mortgage rates in the United States have reached their highest point in three months, driven by economic uncertainty surrounding the recent U.S. attacks on Iran. This rise in borrowing costs is creati...
How to Buy a Home with a Low Income: A Simple Guide
Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you will ever make. If you don't have a high salary, it might feel impossible—but it isn’t. There are many programs and strategies designed to help people wi...
Senate Passes Major Plan to Make Housing More Affordable
The U.S. Senate passed a significant, bipartisan bill on Thursday aimed at lowering housing costs and increasing the number of available homes across the country. Known as the “21st Century ROAD to Housing Ac...
How Falling Mortgage Rates Are Helping Millions of Families Afford Homes
There is good news for hopeful homebuyers: mortgage rates are dropping. Recently, the average interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to around 6%. This is the lowest rate borrowers hav...
New Proposal Could Help Select First-Time Buyers Lower Their Closing Costs
Lawmakers are currently considering a new plan aimed at making it easier for people to buy their first home. The goal of this proposal is to reduce "closing costs"—the extra fees a...
How to Buy a Home in 2026: Using FHA Grants to Bridge the Down Payment Gap
As we move through 2026, the dream of homeownership remains a top priority for many, even as the housing market continues to evolve. While saving for a down payment is still the biggest hurdle for...
Wealthfront Launches A Mortgage Program
Wealthfront, best known for its robo-advisor investing tools, is starting a mortgage program for some of its customers. The company says it aims to offer home loans with lower costs and competitive rates by using software to simplify ...
A Simple Guide to Down Payment Assistance in 2026
Buying a home can feel out of reach for many people, especially because of the upfront cost of the down payment. However, you don’t always need 20% down—sometimes much less is required, and there are programs ...