Shopping for homes is exciting until one needs to secure financing to purchase. Even with savings, most Americans can only buy a house through a mortgage loan. In the fourth quarter of 2022, the US ...

As mortgage rates finally began to drop toward the end of 2024, the real estate market became significantly more competitive, and there are no signs of it slowing down in 2025. In this market, ...

Dana George has a BA in Management and Organization Development from Spring Arbor University. For more than 25 years, she has written and reported on business and finance, and she's still passionate ...

Aaron Broverman is the Managing Editor of Forbes Advisor Canada. He has almost 20 years of experience writing in the personal finance space for outlets such as Bankrate, Bankrate Canada, ...

A pre-approved mortgage is usually good for up to 120 days. In a competitive housing market, having a pre-approved mortgage can help you stand apart from other potential buyers. But how long are ...

Reina Marszalek is a senior mortgage editor at Fox Money who has spent more than 10 years writing and editing content. Fox Money is a personal finance hub featuring content generated by Credible ...

A personal loan can be a smart way to pay off high-interest debt, cover emergency costs, or finance a big expense. But before you start applying, you'll want to understand all your loan-shopping ...

Jeanine Skowronski is an editor, writer, and journalist with more than 15 years of experience in personal finance and business, including roles at Bankrate, CreditCards.com, and Policygenius. Her work ...

Astute property buyers in South Africa are increasingly seeking pre-approval for their home loans as the first step in the purchasing process. Paul Stevens, chief executive officer of Just Property, ...