Borrowers whose loans have been in place for years or decades may want to approach their early payoff possibilities from a ...

"A 15-year mortgage is a better hedge against inflation than a longer-term loan if you can comfortably afford higher monthly ...

Although there are a few ways to pay your mortgage with a credit card, the risks and fees often outweigh the benefits.

Saving up for a down payment is no easy feat: According to Bankrate's 2025 Home Affordability Report, more than half of hopeful homebuyers cite down payments and closing costs as a "very ...

As a trusted personal finance writer and mortgage specialist, Maryalene LaPonsie has interviewed hundreds of certified financial planners, CPAs and wealth advisors, and distills their expertise ...

Caroline Basile is Forbes Advisor’s student loans and mortgages deputy editor. With experience in both the mortgage industry and as a journalist, she was previously an editor with HousingWire ...

The homebuying process is daunting, especially for first-time buyers. The good news is that many mortgage lenders offer home loan products that can make it easier. While rates and terms are ...

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Until we get more certainty around tariffs, mortgage rates may remain volatile in the near term.

Making one extra mortgage payment a year can offer several major financial benefits at a relatively low cost. Not only does this extra mortgage payment help pay off your loan early, but it also ...