Mortgage rates improved again last week, approaching 2014's lowest rates of the year. Read more, get access to today's live mortgage rates.

Consumers expect mortgage rates, home prices, *and* rents to be higher through 2014. No wonder most think "now is a good time to buy".

Single-family housing starts rose in March, adding to the national supply of housing. What it means for the 2014 Housing Market and your plans to buy or refinance a home.

Real-time mortgage market updates for April 17, 2014. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.

Loan closing costs rose 6% in 2013 and are rising in 2014, too. Falling mortgage rates are offset by higher fees. State-by-state analysis.

Homebuilder confidence ticks higher in April but supply constraints plague. Can today's buyers take advantage? Read more and get today's live mortgage rates.

Real-time mortgage market updates for April 16, 2014. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.

U.S. inflation rates are linked to mortgage rates, which is terrific news for today's mortgage applicants. Analysis and today's live rates.