The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance rose to 6.31% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The average rate on a ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance fell to 6.23% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Rates ...

Average mortgage rates dropped throughout 2025, with APRs on home loans down from about 7% at the beginning of last year to ...

If you bought your home when mortgage rates were higher than wanted, with plans to refinance once they dropped, you're not ...

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The interest in home loans continues its up and down pattern. Mortgage applications decreased 3.8% for the week ending July 25, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The downturn comes after ...

Refinancing can be a valuable way for homeowners to borrow home equity, but it should be avoided in 2026. Here's why.

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Home equity is a valuable financial resource. By definition, it’s the difference between your home’s value and how much you owe on your mortgage. For example, if your home is worth $500,000 and you ...

Home equity loans and lines of credit allow homeowners to tap into the increased value of their homes.