Chris Jennings is formally a writer and editor with more than seven years of experience in the personal finance and mortgage space. He enjoys simplifying complex mortgage topics for first-time ...

This Rent vs. Buy Calculator factors in the upfront and recurring costs of renting and buying to compute which choice saves ...

Mortgage rates this week for a 30-year fixed loan decreased to 6.26%, down from 6.35% last week. This marks a new 11-month low, a day after the Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark interest rate for ...

Would you like to pay off your mortgage earlier? This Mortgage Payoff Calculator estimates how paying extra each month, or biweekly, can accelerate the time to pay off your loan and how much interest ...

Mortgage rates fell for the first time in weeks, but interest rates remain near the highest level in nearly two decades, costing potential homebuyers thousands. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said ...

Does it make sense for you to buy a home right now? By David Leonhardt It is the biggest financial decision for many younger adults: Should I rent a home or buy one? The decision is especially ...