It wasn't that long ago when the average mortgage interest rate was comfortably over 7%. In August 2023, for example, the average rate on a conventional 30-year term was 7.31%, marking the highest ...

From locking in the rate to government-backed loans, there are options to buy a home. By Shannon Sims Most potential home buyers know the basics. You can secure a lower interest rate by improving your ...

If you're a homebuyer or homeowner hoping to refinance, the middle of the holiday season may seem like an unconventional time to start shopping around for mortgage interest rates. But unconventional ...