Discover the benefits and risks of using a home equity loan to pay off your mortgage. Explore strategies to lower payments and manage potential pitfalls.

Today's average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.26%, down slightly from 6.33% the previous week, ...

Discover how loan modification can help you avoid foreclosure, understand government programs available, and learn the steps to apply effectively.

Both offer viable ways to borrow $50,000 worth of home equity, but only one has timely benefits worth knowing now.

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance dropped to 6.28% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The average rate on ...

The latest Fed rate cut has pulled mortgage rates down further from this year's highs, improving affordability.

Explore current mortgage rates and what they mean for homebuyers.

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low for the year.

Each year, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) sets its conforming loan limits, the maximum amounts for mortgages that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can purchase or guarantee. In 2026, that ceiling ...

There are many reasons why an underwriter may deny your mortgage loan, such as a low income, an unsatisfactory credit history or a recent change in employment. If an underwriter denies your mortgage ...

Jackie Lam is a contributor for CNET Money. A personal finance writer for over 8 years, she covers money management, insurance, investing, banking and personal stories. An AFC® accredited financial ...