Mortgage

Co-op housing, or cooperative housing, is one of the options available for home ownership. Read on to find out more about the types of co-op housing and more!

If you’ve missed a mortgage payment, you may be given a grace period to avoid negative consequences. Learn how to proactively communicate with your lender.

An escrow waiver allows borrowers to opt out of an escrow account but assume more responsibilities. Learn about the pros and cons of an escrow waiver.

Closing day is often the most exciting part of the homebuying journey. Before you get your keys, learn the essential steps to closing on a house.

A subordination agreement determines which lender is repaid first in certain circumstances, including bankruptcy and foreclosures. Learn more from Chase.

Read our detailed guide to better understand how homeowners associations work and the pros and cons of buying a house with an HOA.

Depending on when your FHA loan was issued, MIP payments may discontinue automatically. If eligible, this would be after a certain time or repayment ratio. Learn how to remove MIP.

Solar panels promote sustainability and help lower utility costs, but how much do solar panels cost? Learn how solar panels work and installation costs.

Building good credit is important, but it doesn’t have to be hard. Here are easy ways to build good credit, understand your score and keep it where it needs to be.

Rent-to-own homes are a great alternative if you can't afford a house right away. Learn more about what rent-to-own is and how these homes work.

Property tax exemptions are created and administered by local governments, so the specifics range widely depending on the area. Learn more about who is exempt.

Being house poor means spending too much of your income on a mortgage. Learn more about its implications and how to help avoid it.