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Mortgage rates fell after five weeks of growth. Will they trend down in April? Here's what the experts think.

Learn about 3% down payment mortgage options, including 3% down conventional loans and 3.5% down FHA loans.

Cash-out refinancing can be a great idea when rates are low and home values are up. Here are 6 cash-out refinance examples to show you why.

Is now a good time to refinance? Despite rising rates, many homeowners can still benefit from a mortgage refi.

The Adverse Market Refinance Fee made it more expensive to refinance over the last year. Now, that fee has been removed. Learn more here.

A new rule from FHFA caused a sharp increase in investment property mortgage and second home mortgage fees. Here's what you need to know.

"Should I refinance my mortgage?" An analytical look at reasons to refinance, plus how to lock today's mortgage rates with no closing costs.

Mortgage rates are poised to move in September. Rates are low, but they may not stay that way for long. Analysis and advice.

Mortgage rates are poised to move in September. Rates are low, but they may not stay that way for long. Analysis and advice.

The economy is heating up, and the Fed is on a firm rate-hike schedule. So why aren't consumer mortgage rates rising? Analysis and advice.

The Federal Reserve meeting adjourns Wednesday and, although the Fed doesn't set mortgage rates, its rhetoric and actions can influence them. Analysis and advice.

Conforming mortgages this year will be a little different, thanks to changes at Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Here are the ones most likely to affect you

The Federal Reserve meeting adjourns Wednesday and, although the Fed doesn't set mortgage rates, its rhetoric and actions can influence them. Analysis and advice.

Current mortgage rates are floating sideways to lower in 2017 thus far. How low will they go this year?

There are tens of mortgage rate surveys online, and they all show different interest rates. Which are the best, and which should you ignore?

Freddie Mac reports 30-year mortgage rates dropping again, and hiding beneath 3.5%. Mortgage rates are down close to 60 basis points (0.60%) from the New Year.

Not sure whether you want to put 20% down on a home? It's okay if you don't. Frank talk about private mortgage insurance (PMI) and how it can help you buy.

Mortgage rates dropped again this week. What should you expect to pay for your mortgage, whether fixed-rate or ARM? Analysis & access to today's live rates.

Fannie and Freddie have made it easier for home buyers in "high-cost" areas to get mortgage-approved. Rates are now lower and mortgage standards more loose.