There's good and bad news for home shoppers hoping for lower mortgage rates in 2026 — they're likely to fall more in the new ...

An economist warns that refinancing may not benefit homeowners planning to move soon, emphasizing the importance of the ...

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes.  A home ...

Today's average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.25%, down 0.30% from the previous week, according to the ...

For the everyday homebuyer, balloon mortgages are a relic of the past — and for good reason. This type of mortgage was widely used in the lead-up to the 2008 financial ...

Hawaii renters with low or moderate incomes have a new opportunity to become homeowners under a revived state program ...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been stockpiling billions in mortgages, a move that could lower borrowing costs for Americans ...

OMAHA, NE / ACCESS Newswire / December 15, 2025 / A more personal, clearer, and stress-free way to buy a home in Omaha. Buying a home should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Yet in today's market, ...

A 50-year mortgage would allow someone to borrow for a longer term, which would mean lower monthly repayments, which, in turn ...

Dozens of homeowners who were victims of the Palisades and Eaton fires allege that their banks and mortgage services aren't ...

When interest rates fall, you may want to refinance your mortgage. But can you explain what you hope to get out of refinancing? “If you want to refinance, I say, ‘Well, what do you want to do? What do ...

One big caveat: Under Internal Revenue Service rules, the interest rate that you and your mom set for the loan needs to be above a certain threshold. There are several federal rules that you need to ...