Good intentions by government — like this abandoned house program — can go haywire, but that doesn't invalidate the intent.

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have been elevated this month, but they may still trend down ...

For homeowners looking to tap into their record amounts of home equity, the good news could well be ongoing. Bankrate Chief ...

There are a handful of ways to deal with the situation: selling the home, one person assuming the mortgage, refinancing, ...

Mortgage costs in Florida are among the highest in the U.S. compared to residents' income, adding strain to housing affordability.

In the last decade, as more and more homebuyers financed their purchases with mortgage rates in the 4s or lower, an ...

A trade group representing consumer credit reporting companies and a Texas-based credit union association have filed a ...

The nearly 1-point increase on a 30-year fixed mortgage equates to a more than $200 increase in monthly mortgage payments, or ...

The mortgage rate environment has undergone significant shifts in recent years, though, making it more difficult to determine ...

Rates on 15-year mortgages dipped 2 basis points Tuesday for a new average of 6.18%. Like its 30-year sibling, the 15-year average fell to a two-year low in September, plunging under the 5% mark to ...

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) may see big gains with privatization. Find out why FMCC stock could be a ...

When a family member dies, loved ones can become unexpected homeowners. If the inherited house was owned free and clear, with ...