Homeowner reviewing her mortgage statements while deciding if she can sell her home. Selling a house with an unpaid mortgage might seem like a daunting and confusing financial challenge. In reality, ...

If you inherit a house with a mortgage, you can sell the house or assume the mortgage yourself. You should determine the equity and costs before making any final decisions. You might also consider ...

Moving somewhere new when you retire isn’t uncommon. But deciding whether to take out a new mortgage to buy a home is a big deal. Much of your financial life is changing as you transition from a ...

You can buy a house after Chapter 7 bankruptcy or while paying into a Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan. How soon you can apply for a mortgage after bankruptcy depends on the type of bankruptcy, the outcome ...

You currently have a house, but you want to rent it out. Will your mortgage lender allow you to? Here’s what you need to know. So, you want to get into the rental property business. You already have a ...

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When a disaster strikes your home, contact FEMA, your homeowners insurance company and your mortgage servicer. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of ...

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If you die owing money on your mortgage, the balance doesn't just disappear. Depending on what happens with your estate, your beneficiaries would have to continue making loan payments, sell the house ...

What house payment can I afford? Use our calculator to see how much house you can afford based on the mortgage you may be allowed to borrow. Share details of your income – and your partner’s, if ...

Heirs who inherit a house with a mortgage can choose to either sell it or keep it and assume the mortgage. If there are any other heirs, you may be able to buy them out. Even if you plan to sell, you ...