Fresh data from ratings agency S&P shows Victoria has the highest rate of home-loan arrears of any Australian states, ...

The situation is further confused by suspicions that some banks are taking advantage of interest volatility to boost their ...

The Federal Housing Finance Agency is increasing the size of home loans that the government can guarantee against default as ...

Rising prices mean government-sponsored enterprises Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will back bigger mortgages on homes that could ...

Before you consider how best to tap your home equity — or whether it’s a good idea for your budget, financial goals and circumstances — make sure you’re not falling for common misconceptions about ...

Stephanie Hockridge-Reis and her husband co-founded Blueacorn, a lender service provider that was purportedly founded to help ...

More than 16 years after the 2008 financial crisis, agencies like FHA and GSEs Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue to operate ...

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage isn't in danger of going away, despite plans for a shake-up in housing finance under a second Trump administration, according to Michael Bright, former manager of ...

It’s a huge frustration for all the folks that were excited to jump in and buy homes, once the Feds started cutting interest ...

The Thai Cabinet has approved the Government Housing Bank (GHB) to roll out a low-interest loan package worth 55 billion baht. This initiative aims to enhance housing accessibility for Thai citizens ...

The three main types of loans backed by the federal government are: An assumable mortgage allows a prospective homebuyer to purchase a home by taking over an existing mortgage. Assuming someone ...

Katherine Watt is a CNET Money writer focusing on mortgages, home equity and banking. She previously wrote about personal finance for NextAdvisor. Based in New York, Katherine graduated summa cum ...