The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance dropped to 6.17% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged 5.29% ...

The USDA home loan application process can take a bit longer than usual. Here are the steps it takes, from beginning to end.

Here, mortgage lending experts run down some of the main reasons applicants get denied so you can find out how to avoid them.

Discover the key differences between home equity loans and mortgages, including their purposes, stages of use, tax implications, and impact on your home equity.

Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged 5.28% for a 15-year financed mortgage and 5.94% for a 20-year financed mortgage.

The proposed 50-year mortgage aims to improve affordability but would come with higher interest rates and regulatory challenges. Current rules limit qualified mortgages to 30 years, making 50-year ...

Paying your mortgage on time is good for your financial health in many different ways, including helping you build equity in your home and improving your credit score. Here’s an overview of the ...

The Federal Reserve's 25-basis-point rate cut in October — its second of 2025 — has started to ripple through the housing market. Mortgage rates, which have remained stubbornly high throughout most of ...

If your home is destroyed in a flood, you'll still need to make mortgage payments as usual. You can request a disaster forbearance to get relief from mortgage payments for a period of time. Check out ...