A rise in mortgage interest rates has led to a decline in people applying for home loans and homeowners refinancing.

Home sales could fall to a three-decade low in 2025 as elevated mortgage rates continue to crimp affordability, Realtor.com economists say.

A mortgage-backed security is a type of financial asset, somewhat like a bond (or a bond fund). It is created out of a ...

If you're buying a home and plan to keep it indefinitely, you might prefer the predictability of a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. But if you know you'll be selling and moving out in a few years, an ...