Kim Porter is contributor to Buy Side from WSK and expert on mortgages, student loans and debt management. The most common home loan is a conventional mortgage, meaning it’s not insured by the federal ...

Government home loans play a vital role in the housing market, providing various options for home buyers, such as FHA and USDA loans. These programs come with specific requirements that differ by loan ...

The decision to buy a house is a highly emotional one, involving factors such as aspirations, practical needs, budget and the prevailing economic cycle ...

How does a home equity loan work? First, it’s important to understand that the term home equity loan is simply a catchall for the different ways the equity in your home can be used to access cash. The ...

David Gregory is an editor with more than a decade of experience in the financial services industry. Before that, he worked as a child and family therapist until he made the decision to move abroad ...