Although prequalification is not a substitute for preapproval, it can be a way to shop around for a mortgage without a hard ...

Getting a mortgage preapproval can help you understand how big of a loan you could qualify for and how much you could end up ...

Getting a mortgage loan after bankruptcy can be challenging, but it's certainly not impossible. Getty Images Debt levels have been on the rise recently, with total household debt in the U.S ...

Getting another mortgage after a major credit event like a foreclosure will depend on different factors, including what caused your foreclosure, your current finances, and how much your credit ...

Reverse borrowers can choose to receive monthly payments for life (or as long as they live in their home). And they're not ...

How hard it is to get a mortgage depends on a lot of different factors. If you generally have good credit and a low debt-to-income ratio, you may have an easier time qualifying.

About 7.5 million student loan borrowers with loans in default are set to get a fresh start — a chance to enter repayment in “good standing” — but only if they opt in.

Mortgage lenders are getting stricter, but you still don't need a perfect 850 credit score. CNBC Select spoke with experts to learn what credit score you realistically should have to get approved ...

How to get preapproved for a mortgage Preapprovals give you a leg up in a competitive real estate market. Updated Mon, Jun 10 2024. Ana Staples Reporter, CNBC Select.

With 30-year fixed mortgage rates officially crossing the 7 percent threshold, the idea of securing a mortgage rate in the 3 percent range—let alone under 3 percent—may seem impossible.

The housing market is changing, but here's some advice: Get preapproved for a mortgage before you start house hunting. Luke Daugherty is a freelance writer, editor and former operations manager ...

Financial considerations are different when you take out a mortgage in your 50s as opposed to doing so when you are younger, but it's more common than it used to be.