The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance increased to 6.41% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. Rates averaged ...

You can also explore government-backed loan options to refinance with bad credit, such as an FHA loan or VA loan, as long as you qualify. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac both have programs that permit ...

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Refinancing could make sense if you want to lower your interest rate, get rid of mortgage insurance or change loan terms ...

To refinance with bad credit, assess your credit situation and understand your score. Refinancing a home mortgage with bad credit is possible, and there are several options available for people with ...

A proposed refinance plan could serve as a “huge anchor” for underwater homeowners and the economy, according to Northwest legislator about a proposal that is gaining widespread support. “Millions of ...

Congress has revised the Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act of 2013 to establish new standards for the hospital mortgage insurance program rather than repeal it. A previous version of ...

The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) is a Federal refinance program initiated in 2009 and targeting underwater homeowners. It is designed for homeowners who are current in their mortgage ...

A seven-month-old government program to help homeowners with little or no equity refinance their mortgages has so far reached fewer than 3 percent of those targeted, with many struggling borrowers ...

The Obama administration announced yesterday that it would loosen the eligibility requirements for a program aimed at helping borrowers with no equity in their homes to refinance into cheaper ...