Every form of consumer credit — from mortgages to credit cards — will get cheaper this year, though they’ll remain at decade-plus highs.

Deciding between a 15-year vs. a 30-year mortgage boils down to your monthly payments and how long you want to be paying them.

Many home builders also offer financing, mortgages through themselves or a lender they work with. Here's how those loans work.

If you’re buying a mansion — or just a regular home in a high-priced area like Silicon Valley — you might need a jumbo loan.

Understanding how your mortgage amortizes is important so that you can make a more informed decision about how to pay off your loan.

They're more affordable than single-family homes, but they also offer less space and less privacy. Here are tips on buying a townhouse.

Credit unions and banks both offer mortgages. Here's how to choose which lender is the best fit for your homebuying experience.

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The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced at its May rate gathering that it soon plans to shrink its massive now-$7.4 trillion balance sheet at a slower pace.

Bankrate is here to answer all of your recession questions and help you learn how to meet your financial goals, even in tough times.

Bankrate is here to answer all of your recession questions and help you learn how to meet your financial goals, even in tough times.

Considering a jumbo mortgage? Bankrate provides resources for current jumbo loan rates, best jumbo mortgage lenders and more.

If you're thinking about buying a weekend or vacation home, there are a lot of implications to consider. Here's what to know before you buy.

Home prices across most of the country are still high enough to keep many out of the market. Will they ever go back down?

Should you buy a home in 2025? Discover why experts believe you should — or should not — buy a home this year.