With over three years of experience writing in the housing market space, Robin Rothstein demystifies mortgage and loan concepts, helping first-time homebuyers and homeowners make informed ...

Down Payment: This is the part of your home's purchase price that you pay upfront, not covered by your loan. The amount you pay as a down payment can influence your mortgage interest rate.

The average rate on 30-year fixed home loans from Freddie Mac decreased to 6.65% for the... It will take homebuyers 10 years to recoup their costs if they buy in 2025—nearly double the popular ...

Rates for new 30-year loans edged lower for a second day, joining almost every other loan type in a decline Monday. The ...

Rates for new 30-year loans have been wavering in an elevated range the last three weeks—and just nudged a bit higher. Rate ...