The Front Porch Blog

If you're a new homeowner, you might be wondering how homeownership affects your taxes. The answer is: It...

Online webinars are making it easier than ever to help buyers get educated and take the first steps toward their...

Mortgage insurance may seem like just one more painful added expense when considering buying a home and how much you...

Understanding Mortgage Insurance, Escrow, and Supplemental Home Costs

You've already cut and sacrificed, but saving seems out of reach? Here's where to find that extra money to...

For first-time buyers, the limit on what they can borrow impacts their ability to buy a home. And changing housing...

The typical down payment on a home depends on your income, eligibility, and goals—and finding the mortgage...

What’s in a name? A smoother, more efficient home-buying experience. What’s in a name? A smoother, more...

These easy steps will help you find out what you can afford to be ready to buy.

A VA loan can help eligible veterans purchase the home of their dreams, but they come with a few conditions a buyer...

For borrowers with tight cash or tricky credit, an FHA loan can be the answer. But not every situation is a good fit...

When financing your new home, there are just a few things you need to know about the types of loans you might be...