Whether you're buying a new home or considering mortgage refinancing, the main question is the same right now: When will rates drop? The interest rate environment has remained elevated across various lending products,

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 interest rates and weigh various mortgage options. One common type of mortgage is a conventional loan with a 15-year fixed interest rate.

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans decreased to 6.67% for the week ending July 3, down from 6.77% last week.

Interest rate increases hit homeowners where it hurts most – their monthly budget. While Federal Reserve decisions might seem abstract, their impact on

The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell for the fifth straight week to its lowest level since early April, an encouraging sign for home shoppers facing rising home prices.

Today’s ARMs are much more regulated now than they were back in 2008. Here’s what to know about how they work — and when they can be a strategic way to navigate a complicated housing market.

Stubbornly high mortgage rates have left leery homeowners and potential home buyers reluctant to take the plunge, according to a new Bankrate survey.

The right to freedom of speech allows Trump to make demands of the Fed to his heart's content. But legally, he cannot compel the central bank to lower its benchmark interest rate. The Fed has the right to act independently, and its aim is to promote a healthy and stable economy by keeping inflation in check.