Mortgage rates are up, but still under 7%. Today’s national average on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.97%, according to ...

After notching a one-year high last week, mortgage rates have dropped four of the last five market days. Rates fell for many ...

As you consider buying a home, you’ll likely weigh different mortgage types. For most prospective buyers, a 30-year ...

Rates on new 30-year mortgages have fallen two days in a row, retreating from a one-year high notched last week. Rates for ...

An adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) has an interest rate that can rise or fall over your 30-year term. ARMs commonly have a fixed rate for a set period, and then your mortgage rate will change ...

ARMs sometimes have better rates than 30-year fixed-rate mortgages. But the trade-off is that your rate (and your monthly payment) can go up over time. How to secure the best 30-year mortgage rate ...

Find out how to get the best mortgage rate and how to compare rates from different lenders. Senior editor, Buy Side from WSJ Reina Marszalek is a senior editor at Buy Side from WSJ and an expert ...

Average Rate on a 30-Year Mortgage Climbs for the First Time Since Late May to Just Under 7% LOS ANGELES (AP) — The average rate on a 30-year mortgage rose this week, pushing up borrowing costs ...

Consider these advantages and disadvantages of a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Pros Lower monthly payments: Spreading your mortgage out over a longer period of time gives you lower monthly mortgage ...

Jessica is a freelance contributor to Newsweek’s personal finance team. Driven by a passion for crunching numbers, she has written hundreds of articles that help audiences evaluate and ...