Washington money writer can afford to pay off his student loans, but he chooses not to. Here's how to figure out whether his ...

Most homeowners are overlooking a surprising strategy that could help them pay off their mortgage faster. Learn what it is ...

Large builders’ mortgage buydowns make mortgages more affordable, but may inflate prices, raising concerns for buyers and the ...

Lenders are changing how they assess borrowers for mortgages, with credit scores mattering less and overall financial story ...

Homeowners often see a mortgage as one of their largest financial commitments, and paying it off faster can feel like a major ...

High-cost areas such as L.A., Orange and San Diego counties receive a second-tier loan limit, named high-balance or jumbo ...

Two New Jersey men admitted that they scammed a mortgage lender to obtain a $4.5 million loan by faking the sale of a ...

A 50-year mortgage may sound like a good idea on paper, but there are a lot of risks involved that some homeowners don't know ...

BofA announces a new "Rebuild Solution" for LA fire victims, including extended forbearance and low-rate preservation. See if ...

Although a 50-year mortgage may broaden access to homeownership for some, it does not address the root of the affordability ...

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home ...

The current average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.21%, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The ...