Most potential home buyers know the basics. You can secure a lower interest rate by improving your credit score, making a ...

Homebuyers are getting a bit of a boost with mortgage rates continuing to dip and more listing inventory to choose from.

Since mortgage rates are highly sensitive to fiscal policy and supply chain shocks, a global trade war could impact their ...

Think interest rates don't matter to your portfolio? Think again! Fed cuts and seasonal trends could unlock profits in ...

Mortgage rates are down and still under 7%. Today’s national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.75%, according to ...

Take credit cards, for example. Those short-term borrowing products currently have rates averaging over 21%. Personal loan ...

Mortgage rates have dropped sharply since spiking in May on Trump tax bill news. We break down the decline—and what it means ...

Mortgage rates are likely to edge a little lower in July, continuing the gradual decline we saw in June. So far, inflation hasn't risen from higher tariffs, and financial markets seem convinced that ...

Mortgage rates can change multiple times a day, sometimes even hourly. These changes can affect the interest rate you pay on your home loan. Several factors can influence these rate moves: After an ...

A recession is defined by negative economic activity over several months with an accompanying decline in GDP. However, given the actual makeup of GDP, it is inaccurate to directly tie recessions to ...

A point is equal to 1% of your loan amount (i.e., one point on a $200,000 loan equals $2,000) and is an upfront payment to your lender, paid at closing. In exchange for each point paid, you’ll receive ...