I'm making it easier for everyone to understand how the mortgage process works! As part of my brand new "Ask the Underwriter" feature, I'll be posting your questions and my answers each week. Want to ...

Bridgeport’s authenticity and history have left its mark on Chicago in many ways. Perhaps that’s why so many people want to buy a home, move in, and join the tried-and-true community.

A tight budget doesn’t mean you have to keep renting forever. When you rent, you’re often helping someone else pay their mortgage – why not your own?

Located near the South Loop, Chinatown is one of the smallest but most well known Chicago neighborhoods. And it’s the only growing Chinatown in the U.S. Not only do immigrants continue to move into th...

You’re bound to come across mortgage points as you dive into the down payment and monthly costs of your home loan. Mortgage points can be confusing. They reduce your monthly mortgage rate, but they co...