The Federal Housing Finance Agency is increasing the size of home loans that the government can guarantee against default as ...

"The recent easing in mortgage rates has begun to open the refinance window for many borrowers, particularly those who ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance slipped to 6.27% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged 5.33% ...

If you bought a home in the US in the past few years, a period when mortgage rates surged to their highest levels in more than two decades, you probably had a plan: “Date the mortgage rate and marry ...

FHFA will increase 2026 conforming loan limits to $832,750 for most U.S. homes, reflecting rising home prices and supporting ...

Homebuyers and homeowners who are hoping to secure certain types of mortgages will still need to practice patience.

Adjustable-rate mortgages can help buyers bridge the affordability gap in today’s market — but they aren’t without risk. With ...

The advantages of refinancing a mortgage can include lowering your interest rate, changing your loan term and unlocking some home equity. The disadvantages of refinancing include closing costs, ...

Mortgage refinancing is when you take out a new home loan with different terms to replace your current mortgage. This has implications on many aspects of your credit score, which could result in ...

Aly J. Yale is a contributing writer for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, covering various personal finance topics, including investing, homebuying, loans and more. While both moves ...