With home prices climbing steadily over the last few years, today's homeowners are sitting on record-high levels of tappable equity, offering them a lot of borrowing power. And, for those looking to ...

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The current average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.17% with an APR of 6.20%, according to the Mortgage ...

If mortgage rates are lower now than they were when you originated your current loan, then refinancing can help reduce your monthly payments and work faster toward paying off your house. A cash-out ...

Mortgage rates fell this week, with the 30-year fixed rate averaging 6.18%, down from 6.25% last week, according to ...

A top housing finance regulator announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would allow lenders to use the traditional FICO score or one from a rival, VantageScore. By Ann Carrns Your credit score helps ...

We picked the best mortgage lenders for first-time homebuyers looking to move to a handful of cities across the U.S.

The way people finance homes has changed in recent years. Cryptocurrency is no longer just an investment or trading asset; it’s influencing real-world decisions ...