qualified mortgage

How can you tell if a buyer is qualified for a home loan before you agree to show them property? A pre-approval from a local lender is the only way to tell for sure, but there are a few questions that will lead you in the right direction before they consult with their lender.

What the heck is a GSE and what does it have to do with your mortgage? Glad you asked. Here's the gist of it.

Choosing a lender is a big decision, but asking these five essential questions can shed some light on your prospective mortgage professional and put your mind at ease.

Every day, we're hearing about new subprime and Alt-A mortgage options. But the subprime market today looks vastly different from the old subprime market. The days of stated income loans, where a borrower's income was never confirmed, are over.