The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance rose to 6.78% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The average rate on a ...

28/36 rule: Housing expenses (including mortgage payments, utilities, HOA fees and homeowners insurance) should be no more ...

“As the spring homebuying season gets underway, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage saw the largest weekly decline since ...

After falling every day for almost two weeks, 30-year mortgage rates have moved higher the last two days. Rates climbed for ...

Compare two options for accessing the cash in your home — cash-out refinancing or home equity loans — to pay for renovations, consolidate debt or support education expenses. Includes pros, cons and ...

Homebuyers can breathe a small sigh of relief, as mortgage rates are declining. Freddie Mac data released Thursday showed ...

Faster ownership – In each of these models, the possibility of real ownership in a shorter time frame is increased. The ...

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the seventh straight week, a trend that gives prospective ...

Consumers should be mindful of potential conflicts with referrals and protect themselves. A preferred lender is a mortgage ...

Bob Musinski has written about a variety of financial-related topics – including personal and business loans, credit cards and personal credit – for publications such as U.S. News and World ...

If you're a homeowner looking for lower-cost borrowing options, you may consider a home equity loan or HELOC today.

Pay your bills in full and on time each month, look for any errors on your credit report and avoid applying for other loans or credit cards too close to your mortgage or refinance application.