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With all of those low mortgage rates advertised, how many people will actually qualify for them? What qualifications are needed for these record-low mortgage rates?

A new survey shows that nearly 1 in 4 homeowners are having trouble making their mortgage payments. But is that really bad news compared to last year?

With the mortgage industry emerging from one of the worst debacles in history, could this year be the year you become a homeowner?

With fewer people applying for mortgages lately, what does it mean for the housing industry? What other factors are contributing to the declining number of home buyers?

While there are still many people who are foregoing their mortgage payments while paying their credit card bills, the numbers seem to be getting better. Could that mean there is good news for the economy?

The Republicans in the House are unhappy with the current legislation surrounding mortgage modifications and relief. But do they have better solutions for the problem?

There are several benefits you can enjoy from paying off your mortgage earlier than previously scheduled. Here are four of those benefits.

Have you been the victim of a mortgage scam? Have you heard of someone who has been a victim? Here are three common mortgage scams and how they work so you can know what to look for if it ever happens to you.

In a previous article, we told you about the common mortgage scams that have been going around for year. Here are some ways to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of one of these scams.

Conventional mortgages are keeping some people from purchasing a home because they can't save up a down payment. But an FHA loan requires a smaller down payment and they are also more flexible. Do you think an FHA loan would be right for you?

Few people can argue that there is no need for changes in the mortgage industry. But are the changes being proposed by Congress and the government the best way to turn things around?

Many people are calling HAMP an unsuccessful flop and a waste of money. Was it a success? And if not, what more can be done to help those homeowners who are having problems making their mortgage payments?

Mortgage rates have dropped for the second week in a row. What are the current mortgage rates and how can you find the best deal for you?

Did you know that the average homeowner that is in the middle of a foreclosure has not made a single mortgage payment in the last 17 months? Now that’s an average. That means there are some homeowners who have held on to their mortgage payments even longer while some are not that far along. But an average of 17 months is a long time regardless. Especially when you consider that the average length of time for the same situation only two years ago was at 11 months.