Here are the mortgage application documents — more than a dozen — you’ll need to gather ahead of time to ensure your loan ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

A mortgage underwriter is the key decision-maker who reviews your finances, credit history and property details to decide if your home loan gets approved. Ultimately, underwriters are like the ...

A mortgage origination fee can be part of your home loan closing costs. The fee covers loan processing, underwriting, funding, document preparation and other services. Lenders may charge a percentage ...