Mortgage interest rates have decreased on some terms today while they’ve increased on others. Thankfully, rates on the popular 30-year…
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Falling mortgage rates offer a bright spot amid tariff chaos — but the trade war creates new hazards
Richard Newstead/Getty Images The 30-year mortgage rate dropped to its lowest point since October amid the week’s trade war chaos.…
What are the pros and cons of a reverse mortgage?
As a homeowner, there are lots of ways to access your home equity. You can take out a home equity…
Mortgage rates stayed nearly flat again last week. Tariff fallout could make them more volatile going forward.
Mortgage rates stayed essentially flat again last week, despite dreary economic data on job openings and the health of the…
Will mortgage rates ever be 3% again?
In 2021, the average 30-year mortgage rate fell below 3% — now it’s well over 6%. If you’re in the…
How and when do you pay back a reverse mortgage?
A reverse mortgage is a type of home loan for older homeowners who have significant equity in their property. Rather…
I fell behind on my mortgage and my credit score tanked 175 points — how major drops can affect your financial future
I fell behind on my mortgage and my credit score tanked 175 points. Here’s how a major drop can affect…
What Is a Closed-End Second Mortgage and How Does It Work?
A homeowner researches how a closed-end second mortgage works. SmartAsset and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue through…
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage edges higher, ending a seven-week slide
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. edged higher this week, ending a seven-week slide that helped…
Steep fall in mortgage taking in Israel in January
In January 2025, NIS 7.3 billion was taken in new mortgages according to initial figures from the Bank of…