mortgages
The 'Silver Tsunami' Meets 'Golden Handcuffs' as Past Low Mortgage Rates Lock in Homeowners — Whether They Like It or Not
The resulting lower supply of homes, and population growth outpacing construction, has led to a 7.2 million home shortage.
I Got a 2.5% Mortgage Rate Last Year When Everyone Else Was Getting 6%. It's Saving Us $40,000 and Helping Pay Off My Medical Bills for Cancer Treatment.
Getting an assumable mortgage takes time and patience, but it is possible to snag a much lower rate.
Home Prices Are Sky-High in California and New York — But People in Another State Have to Save the Longest to Buy
Soaring mortgage rates amid inflation have kept prospective buyers across the U.S. at bay.
Some Lenders Are Offering 'Buy Now, Refinance Later At No Cost' Deals — But Is There a Catch?
Soaring mortgage rates have priced buyers out of the market, but some experts are saying to buy now and refinance later. Is it really that easy? Here's what to know.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Surge to 7.49%, Posing New Challenges for Homebuyers — But Shopping Around for Rates Could Lead to Thousands in Savings
As mortgage rates continue to rise, so do median home sale prices.
Falling Home Depot Sales Are Typically Bad News for the Housing Market — But Warren Buffett's Recent Move Reveals Another Striking Development
Millions of U.S. homeowners can't afford to give up their current mortgage rates.
The Inability to Afford a Down Payment Is Why Renters Keep Renting, According to a New Report from the Federal Reserve
Only 63% of respondents said they could cover a $400 emergency expense.
Here's Where Average Monthly Mortgage Payments Are The Lowest in The U.S.
Depending on where you live, your monthly mortgage payment can be as low as $1,700 — or as high as $3,600.
Some Banks Lost An Average of $301 on Every Mortgage Financed in 2022
Mortgage companies financed about $2.6 billion worth of mortgages per company in 2022, marking a steep decline from $4.9 billion in 2021.
The Housing Recession Could Be Over, Some Economists Say
Mortgage applications increased by 3% last week as home prices continue to decline.
Housing Is Less Affordable Now Than at the Peak of the 2008 Housing Bubble
New data found that the average American would need to spend 42.9% of their income to afford a median-priced house.
How to Rebuild Credit After Bankruptcy
Rebuilding credit after bankruptcy as an entrepreneur can be challenging — but it is not impossible if you know how.
Declining Mortgage Rates Spark Uptick in Interest from Would-Be Homebuyers
Mortgage applications are up about 25% from the end of 2022.
Mortgage Interest Rates Fall to Lowest Level Since September, Mortgage Demand Rises
For the third week in a row, mortgage interest rates fell, triggering a 7% increase in mortgage applications.
Before Making That First Phone Call to an Agent, Consider These Tips
The first things to do when selling or purchasing a home are the same as they would be for any other large purchase: research and planning.