Financially preparing for tough times can be frustrating, but these tips will help make things easier!

Haven't refinanced your loan in a while? Here are a few reasons why you should consider it now.

How does Coronavirus effect your home loan and mortgage rate? Find out here!

When to look for sales on mattresses, appliances, tools, furnishings, and materials.

To calculate how much remodel you can afford, follow these four steps: Ballpark the cost, establish a spending limit, get quotes from contractors, and set your priorities.

It’s too hard to qualify for a home loan. Lenders are reluctant to give conventional mortgages to people without pristine credit.

Understand which mortgage loan is best for you so your budget isn't stretched too thin.

Owing money in retirement isn't ideal - but most people do.

Mortgages are safer now than they were 10 years ago. That’s the main effect the 2008-09 financial crisis has had on the mortgage market.

Getting approved for a mortgage is like running an obstacle course: There are lots of hurdles to overcome and you’ll probably be tired and a bit bruised at the finish line.

It's not easy and it’s not quick, but at least we have tips you need to fix your credit report.

Your home is your castle and if you’re like most of us, you want to remain in it as long as possible.

Turn a refund into instant home equity with these small home improvements.

Having a second mortgage or home equity line can make refinancing an underwater mortgage nearly impossible, but one of these five strategies might bail out your refinance.

A reverse mortgage lets you cash in your home equity without selling your home. The catch? You’ll pay hefty fees. Maybe one of these alternatives would work better for you.

The equity stripping mortgage scam could leave you with a hefty mortgage balance — but no place to live.

Determining which type of equity loan to take - second mortgage, HELOC, or cash-out refi - comes down to a number of factors, including why you need it.

Taking out a home equity loan against the value of your property can backfire if you fail to avoid these common pitfalls in the borrowing process.

Home equity loan and refinancing scams can cost you more than money--these scams can cost you your house.

With home prices rising in most areas of the country, a lot of us are building home equity again. And when equity builds, it's tempting to tap it.