One of the biggest perks of owning a home is the equity you can build. When you sell, that equity can translate into cash at ...

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

GSE fee hike raised borrowing costs by $1,867 annually and cut high-LTV second home loans by 23%, with little gain for first-time buyers, CFPB study finds Policies put in place to spur lending for ...

Buying a second home can be an appealing way to lock in a vacation retreat or create an income-producing property. But the number of buyers taking out mortgages for second homes has fallen sharply — ...

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook stands accused by the Trump administration of mortgage occupancy fraud, claiming two owner-occupied properties in 2021. U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff is being accused by the ...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers veterans and active-duty military members a number of benefits, including VA home loans. When you use this benefit, the home must be your ...

Mortgage applications increased for a second straight week—up 2.7% for the week ending June 27, 2025, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The increase comes as mortgage interest rates ...