Chris Birk

Do you have a long commute to work? Here's how commuting costs could affect you when you're applying for a mortgage.

Buying a home? Don't kill your mortgage before it gets approved. Here’s a look at five of the worst things you can do before buying a home.

It’s really never too early to consider what happens to your mortgage should you pass away.

Consumers itching to speed up the mortgage process need both preparation and patience, but here's what you can do to make a mortgage move faster.

No one can tell you when you’re ready to become a homeowner. But it’s probably fair to say a lot of first-time buyers wish otherwise.

Whether you have good credit or not, some home loans are still generally easier to obtain than others. Here’s a brief survey of the field.