Another factor holding back inventory and propped up prices is the so-called “lock-in effect,” when homeowners who secured ...

Whether you’re buying a house or hoping to refinance, it pays to know how the Federal Reserve affects mortgage rates. Even a ...

In the last two weeks, mortgage rates have decreased. “Mortgage rates have dropped to the lowest level in three years,” said Pete Eckerline with Eckerline Wealth Management. He says now may be the ...

A mortgage is a loan used to purchase or maintain real estate, including houses and commercial properties. A buyer repays the ...

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

The decrease to less than 5, after average mortgage rates sat above this level in October, is a ‘notable milestone’, ...