The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insures the most common type of reverse mortgage, called a home equity conversion mortgage (HECM).

Lenders no longer under orders to keep a sharper lookout for appraisal bias or have a process for helping borrowers who suspect appraisal bias to ask for a “reconsideration of value.” The Trump ...

FHA financing can require as little as 3.5% down and may offer more flexibility for borrowers with lower credit scores. See if you qualify.

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One of the first decisions to make before you start shopping for a home is how you'll finance the purchase. There's a good chance you'll find yourself choosing between an FHA or a conventional loan, ...

With housing prices marching ever upward, government-backed mortgages are among the most popular forms of financing these days. But misguided buyers and sellers too often turn their noses up at these ...