Homeownership is more expensive than ever: In nearly half the country, the median household income isn't enough for a three-bedroom house. For low-income households, defined as those earning less than ...

Under Bill Pulte, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have pulled away from efforts to help low-income people buy homes.

The USDA home loan application process can take a bit longer than usual. Here are the steps it takes, from beginning to end.

With home prices climbing steadily over the last few years, today's homeowners are sitting on record-high levels of tappable ...

A USDA loan does not have a minimum credit score set by the federal agency, but lenders may require a score of at least 580 ...