There's finally some movement in the mortgage interest rate climate that benefits buyers. After rising to their highest level in decades in 2023, mortgage rates temporarily plunged to a two-year low ...

Paul L. Underwood is a writer and editor specializing in finance whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Esquire, Texas Monthly and more. Paul lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, two ...

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If you’re shopping for a home or will be a prospective homebuyer soon, your mortgage rate is one of the most important factors to consider on your real estate journey. Even a small drop in the rate ...

Aly J. Yale is a contributor at Buy Side and an expert on real estate, mortgages, investing and home renovations. Don’t like today’s high mortgage rates? Pay for a lower one—or, even better, get ...

While many Americans may believe there's no way for them to feasibly get a mortgage rate below 4 percent with today's interest rates, there's still hope. While the housing market odds are still ...

As mortgage rates surge, securing a lower rate may seem out of reach—especially in the 5 percent range. Fortunately, there are a few options for homebuyers looking to eke out a favorable rate. The ...

There’s no one-size-fits-all formula when it comes to getting approved for a mortgage. Whether it's for your first home or your dream cabin getaway, each lender sets its own eligibility criteria, ...