The cost of buying a home is higher than ever, as borrowers face elevated mortgage rates and an ongoing housing shortage. That's kept the dream of homeownership out of reach for many Americans. But ...

A mortgage preapproval is a statement of how much money a lender is willing to let you borrow to pay for a home. Getting preapproved means it’s unlikely you’ll fail to get financing, and it may also ...

Today's average mortgage rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is 6.19%, down 1.45% from the previous week, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Borrowers may be able to save on interest costs ...