Older Americans hold $14 trillion in home equity, and 25% of first-time buyers get family help for down payment assistance.

The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage dropped to 6.04% APR, according to rates provided to NerdWallet by Zillow. This is 24 basis points lower than yesterday and 15 basis points ...

With home equity levels currently high, homeowners should consider leveraging their equity strategically in 2026.

Home equity loans and home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) allow homeowners to tap into the value of their homes. A home ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance dropped to 6.43% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The 15-year, ...

But with a Fed rate cut issued at the end of October, which followed one in September, costs here may already be low enough ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance rose to 6.43% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The 15-year, fixed-rate ...