Mortgage applications decreased by 1.8% last week, with FHA refinance applications rising 12% due to favorable rates. Despite a decline in conventional and VA applications, FHA's strong performance ...

Refinancing your mortgage can get you better terms and even access to cash. Here are CNBC Select's picks for the best ...

Government refinance applications increased by 42% over the week, according to the MBA’s Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending Feb. 28, 2025. This jump was mainly due to the dip in ...

With high mortgage rates and a limited inventory of homes to contend with, it can be difficult to find affordable options.

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance increased to 6.38% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. For 15-year fixed ...

Mortgage applications fell 4.7% last week, with refinance activity dropping 8% despite stable mortgage rates. The ARM share increased, indicating a shift in borrower preferences. AI Summary Mortgage ...

You’ll need a credit score of at least 620 for a conventional refinance. Credit score minimums for other types of refinances range from 580 to 700 or higher. Refinances, like purchase mortgages, come ...

No matter how large your down payment, FHA loans require borrowers to pay an upfront mortgage insurance premium (MIP) at closing, as well as an annual MIP for at least 11 years. You can use an FHA ...

The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance increased to 6.28% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The average rate on a 15-year mortgage refinance is 5.2%. On a 20-year mortgage refinance, ...

If you want to refinance your mortgage but you’re enrolled in a forbearance program, generally, you must first end the forbearance and meet certain conditions. Refinancing involves paying off your ...