The 7 Most Expensive Mortgage Mistakes You Can Make
For most Americans, a home is the biggest purchase they will ever make, so it's important to get the financing right.
August 11, 2022 7 MIN
For most Americans, a home is the biggest purchase they will ever make, so it's important to get the financing right.
The Federal Housing Finance Agency repealed a much-maligned half percentage point fee that was being tacked on to refis. Is it now worth refinancing?
ARMs can save new homeowners serious money, but they're not for everyone.
American homeowners are sitting on nearly $28 trillion of equity – an all-time high.
Rising mortgage rates open the door to conversations between borrowers and lenders about lowering rates by paying upfront fees for points.
Higher mortgage rates have priced some buyers out of the market, but potential homeowners can choose to get a lower rate with an adjustable-rate mortgage.
If you're shopping for a mortgage, should you be looking for a broker or a lender? What about online mortgage companies?
A surge in home values means mortgage lenders and banks can offer owners larger cash-out refinances, home equity loans and HELOCs. Here’s what you need to know.
After a record-breaking surge in home prices last year, saving enough cash for a down payment is tougher than ever for Americans hoping to purchase real estate.
If your primary concern is increasing your home’s sale price, a seemingly profitable endeavor might turn into a losing proposition when you crunch the numbers.
Demand has tripled for adjustable-rate mortgages as Americans grapple with surging costs for home loans with rates fixed for 30 years.
Higher interest rates and slowing home sales have tipped real estate into a “buyers market” after two years of sellers calling the shots.
Higher interest rates will soften demand for real estate and provide a "reset" for home shoppers, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said.
After declining since mid-May, the average U.S. rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage rose this week, Freddie Mac said.
Some homebuyers using VA loans are now eligible for a streamlined appraisal process.
Even a small change in a rate can have a hefty impact on the long-term costs of your mortgage.
Rates are near 14-year highs, but there are ways to put yourself in the running for getting a more affordable monthly mortgage payment.
After a record surge in home values, Americans are sitting on a mountain of equity. Here's how to tap yours.
