Trump tax plan would make mortgage break worthless for millions U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has taken pains to stress that the Trump administration isn’t out to kill Americans’ beloved mortgage-interest tax deduction -- but a side effect of the plan could turn it into a perk for only the wealthy.

Here's How You Can Control the Cost of Your Mortgage Mortgages are not cheap. Closing costs and interest paid over time to your lending bank will make the cost of having a mortgage very pricey over the 15-30 years that you have it. But, when it comes time to get your mortgage, you actually have more co Read more ... ntrol over your loan costs than you think (even in...

Here’s how much your credit score affects your mortgage rate Boosting your credit score can be one of the easiest ways to lower your mortgage rate, but the benefits wear off for scores above a certain point.

How to Buy a Home With Bad Credit (Yes, You Can) Here's how to buy a home with bad credit. Yes, it is possible to get a mortgage loan even if your track record of paying off debts isn't stellar....

What's the Minimum Credit Score for a Mortgage? If your credit history is less than stellar, you might be wondering: What's the minimum credit score for a mortgage? The post What's the Minimum...

What Happens to Your Credit Score When You Buy a House? What happens to your credit score after you've purchased a home? That's a complicated question with a complicated answer. The post What Happens to...

Will mortgage deduction remain sacred? GOP candidates float changes |... Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson is doing the politically unthinkable and openly talking about getting rid of homeowners' favorite tax...

Clinton’s Proposed Tax Credits Expand If you’re caring for an aging parent, deciding whether to invest in rural America or struggling to pay medical bills, Hillary Clinton has a tax credit for you.

Bad Credit? You Still Might Be Able to Get a Mortgage Can you really get a mortgage with bad credit? Yes, but there may be some hoops to jump through. The post Bad Credit? You Still Might Be Able to...

Lenders begin easing requirements to get a mortgage A closely watched index that tracks mortgage credit availability — lender requirements on credit scores, down payments and other key loan terms — has some good news for potential home buyers: Things are finally loosening up.