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 ...

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 ...

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

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

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.

How much home you can afford on $80,000 a year, though, depends on your location, down payment, property taxes and other ...

Mortgage rates tend to fluctuate day by day. So if you’re planning to buy a home, it’s a good idea to keep a close watch on ...