If I must have a down payment, how much will it be?  You may have a choice and sometimes it makes a real difference in the long run.

There are special rules designed to give financial flexibility to older Americans who own their own homes. Jim Deitch explains.

In a volatile real estate market some homeowners have found themselves in the position where they owe more on their mortgage than the house is worth.  This is often called an 'Upside Down Mortgage' and Jim Deitch talks about this situation.

Finding the right advisor to work with can be critical to the process of buying and financing your home.  This is not a decision that you want to leave to chance.  Here is some common sense advice on picking the right Loan Officer to work with.

Jim Deitch explains points on a mortgage and how to decide when it makes sense to pay points and when it does not.

 My husband and I want to build our dream home.  Can I get a mortgage to build a house?