A growing share of borrowers are over-leveraged as piggyback mortgages rise in popularity and necessity The share of buyers purchasing homes with the help of a second mortgage — or “piggyback mortgage ...

A sudden spurt of economic volatility sent mortgage rates down again this week. They’re averaging 6.31 percent — their lowest point since February 2023, according to Bankrate’s national survey of ...

A welcome drop in 30-year conforming mortgage rates to the low-6% range led to a burst of refinance activity early in the fall, with more than 300,000 mortgage holders closing refinance transactions ...

Lower mortgage rates and more inventory could give potential homebuyers a "window of opportunity" this fall, according to Zillow. For buyers, it’s becoming easier to qualify for more of the homes on ...