The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance climbed to 6.37% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. For 15-year fixed ...

And as rates decline, refinancing activity rises: Refinance applications rose 111% compared to the same week last year, according to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association’s weekly application survey ...

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Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged 5.36% for a 15-year financed mortgage and 6% for a 20-year financed mortgage.

If you’re evaluating your long-term financial health, it might be worth considering the reasons to refinance your home. Homeowners, having a lower interest rate and a more affordable monthly payment ...

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Mortgage rates have dropped significantly in recent months, and that means one thing for those who bought a home in the last couple years: It might be time to refinance. Refinancing your mortgage ...

There’s been an uptick in homeowners opting to invest in big renovations in the coming year. However, with tariffs and inflation, the costs of renovations are going up, and some homeowners want to tap ...

Hands exchanging keys with a model home attached - Kmpzzz/Shutterstock The average American mortgage is 30 years long, but most homeowners move or refinance long before that term is done. In some ...