Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or looking to buy your dream home, understanding the key questions to ask a mortgage lender can help you secure a better rate. Finding a mortgage lender can seem ...

Mortgages are more than just rates. The lender matters. Good lending professionals will take the time to explain why they recommend one mortgage product over another. You should feel comfortable with ...

Got mortgage questions? I've got answers. Quora is a popular internet site that invites users to pose questions on any topic. Quora refers the questions to experts in various fields who have ...

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

News last week that inflation rose in June, following a previous increase in May, was likely not the development millions of Americans were hoping for. In recent years, inflation has spiked the cost ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Mortgage rates are at historic lows. If you haven’t run the math lately to determine if the time is right for a refinance - or checked with a lender for help on this - this is a ...

While saving for retirement is a major financial goal for many, not everyone saves or is able to save enough money to live on by the time they hit retirement age, leaving them wondering how they will ...

To clean-up the mortgage industry, the federal government now requires every mortgage broker to take a test on basic skills and concepts of home lending. It's a requirement whether they've been ...

Buying a house is an exciting, albeit confusing, process. That’s why it’s important to work with a fully transparent, communicative and supportive lender. Before you commit to a lender, ask these nine ...