CHICAGO (CBS.MW) -- Mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest level in three years, propelling homeowners into the refinancing market at an accelerated pace. Refinancing activity jumped to just over ...

The most common type of home loan is the fixed-rate mortgage. The interest rate remains the same for the life of the loan, so the principal and interest remain the same, too. • Main benefit: Monthly ...

First things first, when you are beginning to look into getting a mortgage there are three terns you need to know. Down Payment- A down payment is a sum of money that you as the buyer will put down to ...

Before refinancing, homeowners should consider the goal and cost of doing so. In light of the coronavirus, they should also inquire about any changes in the loan requirements as well as the effects of ...

Buying a home is a substantial financial investment, especially since most home buyers need to take out a home mortgage that will take 15 to 30 years to pay off. However, it's also a significant ...

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With remarkable regularity, each new month seems to send the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage down to a historic low. According to the latest data released Thursday by Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed-rate ...

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