The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance dropped to 6.23% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The average ...

Mortgage Research Center. The average rate on a 15-year mortgage refinance is 5.34%. On a 20-year mortgage refinance, the ...

Average mortgage rates dropped throughout 2025, with APRs on home loans down from about 7% at the beginning of last year to ...

Interest in mortgage loan refinancing has rocketed in recent weeks, making it clear that homeowners are paying attention to what's happening with the shifting rate environment. The average rate for a ...

There are other ways to put money in your pocket using home equity.

If you bought your home when mortgage rates were higher than wanted, with plans to refinance once they dropped, you're not ...

Some mortgage lenders offer specials that allow you to buy a house now and refinance to a lower rate for reduced fees, but that may not be the best deal available. "Buy now, refi later" promos may ...

Whether you’re looking to lower your monthly mortgage payment, lock in a better interest rate, or tap into your home’s value for cash, there’s one number that matters most: your home equity. Home ...

Refinancing can be a valuable way for homeowners to borrow home equity, but it should be avoided in 2026. Here's why.

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

Cash-out refinancing hits near 3-year high in Q2 Total tappable U.S. home equity reaches $11.6 trillion Some markets see equity drop as prices cool in Sunbelt, West Homeowners are cashing in on years ...