The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance increased to 6.41% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged ...

For some homeowners, refinancing could be the right move now, but waiting it out could also come with a big payoff.

You can get a mortgage through a direct or retail mortgage lender, such as a credit union, bank or online lender; through a mortgage broker; or another type of lender. Start shopping for a mortgage by ...

If you fit into these categories, you’ll also need to show lenders verified employment records or proof of self-employment during the past two years. Lenders are ideally looking for your business to ...

To get the best mortgage rate, boost your credit score, lower your debt and save up a sizable down payment. Getting the best mortgage rate can save you thousands of dollars in interest over the life ...

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

Mortgage fraud is a serious allegation, one that President Donald Trump has hurled toward three of his staunch critics: Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, New York State Attorney General Letitia ...