As federal agencies look for ways to improve housing affordability, the MBA is calling for a reduction in mortgage insurance ...

According to the latest data from Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey, the average 15-year fixed mortgage rate is ...

Currently, the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.83%, compared to 6.85% a week ago, according to the ...

Mortgage insurance is a fee you pay to your lender to cover risks associated with funding your loan. Different loan types have different kinds of mortgage insurance. Conventional mortgages have ...

Owner’s title insurance is an optional separate policy serving to shield the buyer from any ownership claims. It’s typically ...

Homeownership is harder than ever to achieve. Fortunately, you can leverage your home equity to help your kids become homeowners by taking out a home equity loan.

There are several popular ways to liquidate home equity, including a home equity loan, home equity line of credit, cash-out ...

All home buyers who use an FHA loan will need to pay mortgage insurance premiums, otherwise known as MIPs. These premiums insure lenders and guarantee they will be paid even if a borrower defaults ...

CNBC Select explains how to apply for a mortgage, from preparing financially and getting preapproval to undergoing the ...

CNBC Select reviews Bank of America mortgage offerings, including purchase loans, refinancing, closing cost grants and more.