The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged up this week, ending a five-week decline in borrowing costs for homebuyers.

Annual spending on home improvements has been down in recent years, but that’s expected to change in 2025 with a 1.2 percent increase in renovation spending, according to a report by the Joint Center ...

Imagine a financial strategy that can lower your monthly mortgage payments, save you thousands in interest, and bring you ...

If you’re contemplating tapping your home equity, you’re not alone: Almost 30% of homeowners say they would consider ...

Effective immediately, Fannie and Freddie will allow mortgage lenders to use VantageScore credit ratings to assess ...

The regulator of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac wants to allow mortgage lenders to use an alternative credit score to FICO for ...

For years, lenders have used only the FICO score, from Fair Isaac Corp. — a metric that generally excludes such things as ...

Rates for 30-year refinancing loans dropped for a second consecutive day Thursday, pushing the average below the 7% mark for the first time in a week. With a 1 basis point decrease, the new 6.99% ...

A stronger jobs report and global trade uncertainty pushed mortgage rates higher. More buyers are considering adjustable-rate ...

Cotality found that serious mortgage delinquencies and property tax delinquencies rose as homeowners struggle to keep up with ...

Mortgage delinquencies surged in May 2025 amid high home prices, rising student debt, and affordability challenges.