First time home buyers

Almost six in 10 completely agreed that company-provided technology met or exceeded their expectations.

The new normal created by the events so far in 2020 could make this the best year ever for lenders.

Down payment assistance programs remain an important tool for increasing minority homeownership, but especially more so because of the pandemic.

But the coronavirus put a hold on the market in April and remains an overhanging cloud for the future.

With the average borrower needing over two decades to save a 20% down payment for the median-priced home, private-mortgage-insured loans experienced major growth in 2019.

Framework Homeownership CEO Danielle Samalin helped support consumer organizations after the housing bubble burst. Now she’s using that experience to help borrowers and homebuyers navigate new challenges.

From the Midwest to mid-Atlantic, here's a look at 12 housing markets where first-time homebuyers find the most affordability, according to NerdWallet.

In a study of four metro areas, housing supply and demand gained momentum in the second half of April, even where the COVID-19 curve continued to grow.

As the coronavirus takes a major toll on housing inventory and credit availability, pent-up buyer demand could lead to market recovery, according to Redfin.

The Federal Housing Administration has provided struggling homeowners with payment flexibility and explored other measures. At the same time, the agency is mindful of protecting itself against downside risks.

Efforts to calm lenders’ fears about coronavirus-related forbearance may not offset tightening standards, and the FHA is less likely to boost volume than it was during the financial crisis.

From the crossroads of America down to the bayou, here's a look at 12 housing markets where it's the most financially prudent to buy a home rather than rent, according to First American.

We need to be doing everything possible to ensure those that needed down payment assistance are able to keep their homes during this crisis and beyond.

While home showings in the Twin Cities have plummeted in recent weeks and sales of upper-bracket houses are sputtering, first-time buyers are still in the market.

For the housing market in the Twin Cities, it's looking a lot like January as the COVID-19 pandemic puts a chill on homes sales in the metro.

With the economy and job market both healthy before the COVID-19 crisis, first-time homebuyers took advantage of low mortgage rates and hit their highest volume in two decades.

The real estate market appears to be recovering in Monroe County, Pa., as home values are up and days on market are down.

Sales of previously owned homes remained robust in January as low borrowing costs and higher wages continue to make purchasing more attainable.

It is the start of a new decade, and here are six trends that will play a critical role in reshaping the mortgage industry.

The metro Atlanta housing market has continued to heat up, with sales jumping and pricing rising modestly since the start of the year.