Home Mortgage

There are a handful of things consumers can do to offset or at least lessen the eventual impact of higher interest rates.

Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates inched up this week as financial markets awaited the Federal Reserve's crucial decision next week on interest rates.

Applications for U.S. home mortgages rose last week as demand for both refinancing and purchase loans increased.

If stringent lending standards adopted in the wake of the financial crisis five years ago aren’t relaxed a bit, the onerous requirements will continue to act as a drag on the housing market.

Last month the Federal Reserve tricked investors. Is a treat in order this month in the form of additional stimulus?

Applications for U.S. home mortgages rose last week, while interest rates hit their highest level since November 2014, an industry group said on Wednesday.

The average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate remained this week at a 52-week low of 4.10 percent.

Red Herring or Clue? Fannie Mae, the big mortgage lender, may be looking to have its shares listed on the NYSE.

Applications for  home loans fell in the latest week, reversing the previous week's gain.

The cheapest home loans in a lifetime may be history, but please don’t let the media’s and the market’s fixation with interest rates derail any plans you have to buy a home in the near future

If refinancing your mortgage has been on your to-do list, there's no time to waste anymore.

With the Fed's rate hike, mortgage rates are expected to rise, but by how much?

While taxes are certainly not negotiable, it could be worth shopping around for the other mortgage cost components – property insurance, title insurance and especially the lender, since origination fees can vary from one bank to the other.

A possible breakthrough in Greek debt talks mars a downward trend in mortgage rates.

If you don’t plan to stay in your home long, a short-term adjustable rate mortgage could be right for you.

There are different kinds of mortgage insurance. Here's how they compare.

Saving up to buy a home might not be as much of a challenge as it used to be, now that the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) will allow some first-time homebuyers to make down payments of as little as 3%.

The short answer is "yes," but whether you want to lock a rate for that long is an open question.

You can tap a reverse mortgage for a new home. Before you do, learn the pros and cons.

It’s a good idea to determine the right mortgage loan for you by analyzing your budget with a mortgage calculator and reviewing your fiscal goals.