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

Paying your mortgage on time is good for your financial health in many different ways, including helping you build equity in your home and improving your credit score. Here’s an overview of the ...

Getting a mortgage is challenging for anyone, but there are additional hurdles if you're your own boss. Lenders pay stubs, W-2 forms and a record of steady employment. They consider self-employed ...

The proposed 50-year mortgage aims to improve affordability but would come with higher interest rates and regulatory challenges. Current rules limit qualified mortgages to 30 years, making 50-year ...