Home buyers have been shut out of the housing market because they can’t afford a house. Some are also facing barriers because of their choice of mortgage. - MarketWatch photo illustration/iStockphoto ...

Prospective homebuyers will be able to take advantage of a boost in affordability next year and several aid programs.

This piece examines the widening affordability gap for first-time homebuyers and argues that eliminating LLPAs and reducing ...

Buying a home in 2026 may mean choosing a conventional loan, the most common home loan today. These loans are offered by private lenders and come with flexible options. Buyers with good credit and ...

The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has announced updated loan limits for calendar year 2026 under the ...

"It has not been this easy in 15 years to buy your first house with little to no money down," says Jeff Welgan.

For the first time on record, the median age of a first-time homebuyer in America is 40 years old, up from 38 last year. That milestone isn’t just a housing statistic. It’s a warning sign for the ...

On Tuesday, a new industry update showed how average mortgage rates differ across major loan types, giving home shoppers a ...

Discover the key differences between home equity loans and mortgages, including their purposes, stages of use, tax implications, and impact on your home equity.

Slower price growth marked 2025 as more metros saw declines, equity borrowing increased and affordability pressures remain ...

The Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgage Program offers qualified first-time home buyers below-market mortgages. Some of the requirements ...

NewHomeSource reports Millennials increasingly seek family help for down payments, shifting from traditional gifts to ...