Don't accept the first rate you're quoted. With mortgage rates at 1-year lows, these six strategies — from credit tweaks to ...

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 ...

HELOCs might seem like an easy way to turn rising home equity into cash, especially when you’re struggling to make more than ...

The Housing Endowment and Regional Trust of San Mateo County (HEART) said this week that funding remains for at least two ...

The Department of Education has moved to terminate one of former President Joe Biden's most popular student loan forgiveness ...

Mortgage rates are falling, but buying now could be a mistake. Learn the signs it’s smarter to wait before purchasing a home.

Home prices have put ownership out of reach for many. Some suggest 50-year mortgages could help, but the costs outweigh the ...

A 50-year mortgage may not solve the affordable housing crisis in Tennessee. But are there other solutions to try?

Because they're guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA loans come with lower rates, flexible credit score requirements and no down payments or private mortgage insurance ...

Tulsa County is reminding homebuyers of a down payment assistance program that can help people get the keys to their first ...

Homeowners often see a mortgage as one of their largest financial commitments, and paying it off faster can feel like a major financial win. Extra payments toward the principal reduce the balance more ...