The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance dropped to 6.14% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The average ...

Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged 5.24% for a 15-year financed mortgage and 6.04% for a 20-year financed mortgage.  ...

Hoping to buy a home or refinance your current one? These are the mortgage rates to know before getting started.

Joshua Rodriguez is a personal finance and investing writer with a passion for his craft. When he's not working, he enjoys time with his wife, two kids and two dogs. But even if there's no change made ...

Home equity loan refinances can reduce your monthly payments, though there are some risks to be aware of. As home equity loan rates continue to decline, homeowners may consider a home equity loan ...

Despite the drop in mortgage rates, buyers are still at the mercy of who’s selling. In January, a predictably slow season for ...

Katherine Watt is a former CNET Money writer focusing on mortgages, home equity and banking. She previously wrote about personal finance for NextAdvisor. Based in New York, Katherine graduated summa ...

Fannie Mae’s latest housing forecast projected the average 30-year fixed mortgage rates would be 6.2% in the first quarter of ...

After years of building equity in your home, you might find yourself needing access to funds. Indeed, the average U.S. homeowner now has about $207,000 in "tappable" equity – that is, funds they could ...

Home equity is at historic highs. If you've faithfully paid your mortgage over the years, you've likely built up quite a bit of it yourself. According to the Federal Reserve, American homeowners are ...

Refinancing your mortgage may not be the best decision for you, so consider the reasons not to refinance your home. A homeowner with financial woes could find themselves considering refinancing their ...

Whether you’re looking to lower your monthly mortgage payment, lock in a better interest rate, or tap into your home’s value for cash, there’s one number that matters most: your home equity. Home ...