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On a campaign stop in Port Moody, B.C., this weekend, Singh unveiled a plan to offer low-interest, fixed-term mortgages directly backed by the federal government. The…

One of the biggest hurdles for many first-time homebuyers is getting that down payment together. We understand, especially if you’re trying to scrape together 20% of…

One of the obstacles that keeps first-time homebuyers out of the housing market is the misconception that they need to have a 20% down payment.

Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentSource: Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentTens of thousands of federal workers have lost their jobs in recent weeks as the…

You’ve decided you want to buy a home. You are ready to look at listings, view the next open house, and pick your favorite paint colors—but…

Alvarez | E+ | Getty ImagesHome prices have been rising, and so have down payments.The median down payment among homebuyers in December was $63,188, according to…

monkeybusinessimages | GettyThere are signs that the housing market is swinging to favor buyers. However, renewed worries about the economy are holding some buyers back.On the…

Courtneyk | E+ | Getty ImagesFirst-time homebuyers in the U.S. are getting older.The median first-time homebuyer has reached an all-time high of 38 years old —…

While mortgage rates have fallen substantially over the past year, they’re still not low enough to entice a majority of prospective homebuyers into the market, according…

Wells Fargo Learn more in our Bankrate review Caret Down Availability: All U.S. states Loans offered: Conventional, FHA, VA Credit requirements: 620 for conventional loans, 580…