Pre-approval requires a more extensive look into your personal finances than pre-qualification, typically including a hard credit check and requesting proof of income.

Single homebuyers are a growing demographic. Learn what it takes to purchase a home on your own—from budgeting to closing and ...

If you don't receive regular paychecks but have plenty of income or assets, a no-doc mortgage could be right for you.

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If you’re self-employed, the odds of getting approved for a mortgage and getting comparatively favorable terms can go up when you optimize your debt-to-income ratio or DTI. This means you reduce your ...