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Mortgage News: FHFA delays new refinance fee to December after backlash from Congress and the mortgage industry.

Mortgage News: Job growth is slowing, stimulus talks are stalling, and COVID-19 spikes are pausing reopenings. So why are mortgage rates still so low?

Mortgage News: Mortgage rates continue to break records, but how far can they fall? There is, in fact, a hard limit; here’s what applicants need to know.

Learn how to navigate buying a new construction home—from the home loan process, through assembling your team, and how you can avoid predatory lenders.

Mortgage News: With mortgage rates near all-time lows, more Americans than ever stand to lower their monthly payments with a refinance. Find out if you’re among them.

Discover what affects a home appraisal for refinance, including how cleanliness and other factors may influence its value. Learn what appraisers look for and how to prepare your home.

Better Mortgage News: Income lost due to COVID-19 vacation rental restrictions is leading homeowners to sell at discount prices.

As homebuying season approaches, sellers are worried while buyers are ready to act. Rates continue to drop for low-risk loans as new home loan applications rise.

See what you’ll miss if you buy a house without an agent, when DIY can work for you, and everything you need to know about how to buy a house...

Attention, New York homeowners: a CEMA loan can save you thousands in taxes when buying or refinancing property that's already mortgaged in the state.

Amidst a record drop in consumer confidence, and low returns on traditionally safe investments, the Fed moves to make more credit available to consumers.

Updates for 4/27/20: Forbearances and delinquencies rise, Fed and Treasury hold off on bailout, COVID-19 pandemic home prices not expected to hit housing crisis levels.

A look at the latest developments in the mortgage market for the week beginning 4/20/20, and their impact on borrowers.

More than half of homebuyers with children in school shop by school district. Here's what to know about the impact that can have.

Every homebuyer should be asking these questions to their mortgage lender.

If you’re juggling several different debts, consolidating them into one monthly payment might be your best bet to avoid high interest rates and complicated payment schedules.

A look at the latest developments in the mortgage market for the week beginning 3/23/20 covering the Fed’s actions to drop mortgage rates, making home equity more accessible.

Even with Coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns driving record-low interest rates, mortgage rates continue to fluctuate. Here’s a detailed breakdown of why.

Getting ready to apply for your first mortgage? Make sure you know what to expect. Here’s a step-by-step breakdown of the entire mortgage process from start to finish.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are vital to the mortgage industry, but what do they do and how do they help?