Mortgage Archive

Various interest rates are moving in different directions, which may require consumers to fine-tune their borrowing and deposit strategies.

Real estate investments can provide growth and income, but they also carry some special risks.

Though "Downton Abbey" is set in a distinctly different era, its plot holds some financial lessons that are relevant today.

The fiscal cliff deal contains some possible clues about the country's future. Learn what financial choices you may want to consider as a result.

If you have been dragging your feet on refinancing, you shouldn't ignore a certain warning sign that has appeared lately.

Retirees often don't think of refinancing, but current conditions make refinancing worth a fresh look to older Americans.

A drop-off in mortgage applications suggests that low interest rates may have exhausted their stimulative impact, which may leave the Fed out of options.

If you need to finance a home renovation, an FHA 203(k) loan may be your solution.

Recasting is another way to lower your monthly mortgage payments, but there is one catch.

If you are a homeowner with a mortgage insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), you may soon be eligible for an streamline refinance at a lower cost.