Kate Wood

NerdWallet's list of the best mortgage lenders for first-time home buyers includes lenders that offer low down payment loans and get high marks for customer care.

A construction loan provides financing before and after a home is built. Here are NerdWallet's top choices for construction loan lenders.

Shop NerdWallet's list of the best mortgage lenders to help refinance your loan.

Mortgage interest rates dropped slightly the week ending Oct. 2, as the U.S. federal government shut down.

See today’s average mortgage rates. Save money by comparing customized rates from NerdWallet.

TL;DR: Mortgage rates went up today, but not enough to bust your homebuying budget.

SoFi offers conveniences like customizable sample rates and a range of term options, but customer service may be a point of frustration.

Newrez offers a standard mix of home loans plus options for self-employed and bad credit borrowers, but you can't see rates online.

Lower rates might not boost buyers' fortunes, but the outlook's good for refinancers.

Lower rates might not boost buyers' fortunes, but the outlook's good for refinancers.