Learn from their example. It's possible to turn your credit around.

Spoiler alert: Any way you can.

Private mortgage insurance is unavoidable for some homeowners, but don’t pay PMI premiums a day longer than required by your lender.

If your house is worth more than the remaining balance on your mortgage, you’ve got equity. If you’re lucky enough — or smart enough — to be in that situation, here’s how you can turn that equity into spending power.

With some credit report errors not getting fixed by either the credit reporting bureau or credit card companies, at least you have the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in your corner.

They're not usually the first thing that comes to mind, but these strategies should ease the shock value.

Don't worry, it's probably not so much your problem as your mortgage lender's.

It sounds like a great idea, but will it work for you?

Government loan or bank mortgage? Bank mortgage or government loan? How do you know what to pick?

One of the biggest misconceptions of homebuying? The 20% down payment. Here’s how to buy with a lot less down.

It may be sooner than you think, depending on these factors...

When a lender says you don’t qualify for a mortgage refinance, you may be able to fix what’s wrong or find another lender willing to step up.

This refinance method can help in the short-term, but be careful how you take advantage of it.

The people you work with during your real estate transaction could have a big impact on the success or failure of that transaction.

It's great being your own boss. Not so great being your own accountant, banker and mortgage advisor as well.

Specific rates can depend on specific circumstances. Yours could have an impact on your mortgage rate.

You can find a lot of help with your down payment. If you know where to look.

You know there’s plenty to do before you get to the really serious house hunting, but it’s hard to resist. Hang on, you’re almost there. You’ve got to have one thing in hand before the fun begins: your preapproval letter.

It’s convenient. Immediate. We’re programmed to believe it. But are online mortgage lenders consistently offering the lowest mortgage rates?

The survey found that borrowers who start looking for a mortgage before they go house hunting and those who shop multiple mortgage lenders for their home loan tend to be more satisfied. It also named the most-favored and most-improved lenders for customer satisfaction.