The USDA home loan application process can take a bit longer than usual. Here are the steps it takes, from beginning to end.

Now that the longest government shutdown is over, it’s back to business for the housing market, but don’t expect services to get back to normal overnight. Homebuyers and homeowners who are hoping to ...

I worked in federal housing agencies after 2008 and I often wonder if agentic AI could have mitigated some aspects of that ...

Americans buying a home may soon have more power when applying for a mortgage, but it could mean added risk for lenders. Securing a mortgage loan and saving for a down payment are widely considered ...

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 21: Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to reporters as he departs for the White House as ongoing negotiations between House leadership, the White House and the House ...

In a move that could reshape federal fiscal policy for the next decade, Republicans just passed a sweeping House budget bill that sets the stage for dramatic spending cuts—including a recalibration of ...

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When you inherit a home with a reverse mortgage, you're given six months to pay off the balance, or up to a year if you can get the deadline extended. It's best to work with the loan servicer to avoid ...