Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes.  A home equity loan is a fixed-rate, lump-sum loan that allows homeowners to borrow up ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance fell to 6.31% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged 5.35% ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance climbed to 6.35% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. For 15-year fixed ...

To get the refinance you want, you need to explain your goal in words that the lender understands. This is a guide to what to say, complete with sample sentences that you can use as you kick off a ...

The first thing to do before you apply for a home loan is to determine whether you are eligible. By checking your home loan eligibility before applying, you'll understand how much you can borrow and ...

“Did you know Thanksgiving hasn’t always been the fourth Thursday in November? In 1863, President Lincoln made it a national holiday, but nearly 80 years later FDR moved it up a week to boost holiday ...

BOZEMAN, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO) and Xactus, a fintech and market leader in verification solutions for the mortgage industry, today announced that ...

ROCKY RIVER and BAY VILLAGE, Ohio -- The Heritage Home Program (HHP) is set to see a rate increase starting in 2026. For many years, this program offered a 1.4 percent to 2 percent rate on a loan for ...

Immigration status can be a factor in mortgage eligibility. By Jill Terreri Ramos Q: I’m a real estate broker in Hudson, N.Y. I have two buyers, men who married in New York State and are also ...

Minority groups often face unique challenges when buying a home. Fortunately, there are specialized mortgage programs designed to help underserved buyers overcome these hurdles. Evan Harlow, real ...

BOZEMAN, Mont.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO) today announced a major shift in the delivery of FICO® Scores to the mortgage industry. With the launch of the FICO® ...

One of the most challenging aspects of starting the homebuying process is figuring out how much you can afford. With CNBC Select's mortgage payment calculator, you can see how various factors will ...