Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

Buying a house is exciting — and stressful. Getting a mortgage can be one of the most stressful aspects, so it helps to be prepared. Here are 13 questions to ask a mortgage lender, which will help you ...

A mortgage broker acts as an intermediary to connect borrowers with multiple lenders, offering a range of loan options, while a bank directly provides loans, typically offering its own products and ...

Mortgage brokers act as go-betweens for homebuyers and lenders, matching borrowers with the right loans. Brokers can find and offer borrowers various options, including unconventional loans and loans ...

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As consumers grow increasingly aware of the value of working with independent mortgage brokers, it’s clear that the wholesale market is ripe with opportunity for loan officers. For loan officers, ...

If you want to shop for a mortgage on your own, you certainly can. Working directly with lenders and comparing multiple quotes is a great way to find the best deal and avoid extra fees. But according ...

Jordan Tarver has spent seven years covering mortgage, personal loan and business loan content for leading financial publications such as Forbes Advisor. He blends knowledge from his bachelor's degree ...

Editor’s Note: This is the fourth installment in the “Industry Warriors” series, a collection of profiles on veteran real estate professionals and loan originators who produced high volumes pre-9/11 ...

Jessica Mudditt is a freelance journalist and the author of "Our Home in Myanmar". She is based in Sydney and writes about business, finance and technology for the BBC, Economist Impact, Company ...

Question: I am interested in compliance services for a small broker shop. What do I need to finish the CFPB requirements and how long will it take to complete? Question: I am a one-person broker shop ...