This article is copublished withThe Markup, a nonprofit, investigative newsroom that challenges technology to serve the public good. When someone applies for a mortgage, they trust a home loan lender ...

Getting a mortgage is challenging for anyone, but there are additional hurdles if you're your own boss. Lenders typically require pay stubs, W-2 forms and a record of steady employment. They consider ...

Although a mortgage will cover the majority of the cost of a new home, there are still expenses you need to pay up front — and not just the down payment. Most lenders charge borrowers for processing ...

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Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and the impact of technology on contemporary arts and culture.

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For many current homeowners, holding onto the ultra-low mortgage rates secured during the pandemic is a top priority. During that time, mortgage rates were hovering below or near 3% at that time, so ...

Delinquencies on home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) have increased on an annual basis twice in the six months ended in March according to Black Knight Financial Services. These were the first such ...