Kara is a novelist, poet and large-scale sculptor in addition to being a contributing writer for MortgageLoan.com. She lives with her family in Rye, New York and is a graduate of Hampshire College.
A look at the bond market provides insight into what moves mortgage rates up and down.
Mortgage loan modifications have been big news lately. Unfortunately, that's largely because of all the difficulties homeowners are having getting one. What can you do to improve your odds of being approved?
Adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) aren't as popular as they used to be. But if you look at the numbers, many homebuyers really ought to consider getting one.
Getting a loan with bad credit. For about half of the population, weak credit is the biggest obstacle to getting a mortgage. Fortunately, for many of them it's an obstacle that can be overcome.
(Updated December 2014)