Leslie Cook

Most mortgages have 30-year terms. The goal of extending them by 20 years would be to lower monthly payments to a level accessible to more prospective homeowners — and jump-start the sluggish housing market.

Money’s top picks of the best mortgage refinance companies in 2023.

High home prices and shifting values push Gen Z to prioritize renting over buying homes.

Here's what to know if you're borrowing money, saving money, buying a house, selling a house, retired, invested in the stock market and more.

Despite the headlines promising rate relief, this week's decision probably won't move the mortgage-rate needle all that much — at least, not in the way they're expecting.

A soft July jobs report boosts hopes for lower mortgage rates as a Fed rate cut looms.

Home prices are falling in many cities as inventory rises and pandemic boomtowns lose steam.

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It's important to recognize when the market conditions become more favorable so you can take advantage.

As government-sponsored entities, or GSEs, Fannie and Freddie are cornerstones of mortgage financing.