Most economists were expecting mortgage rates to fall over the course of the coming year. But rates have risen steadily over the last month, inching back up to 7% — and they’re expected to ...

Ongoing strength in the U.S. economy drove mortgage rates up over 7% for the first time in eight months, casting doubt over a recovery in the housing sector. The 30-year mortgage rate inched up to ...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Wang Ziying and Li Xiaohui have combined to win China’s first Grand Slam title in wheelchair tennis. Wang and Li had a 6-2, 6-3 win over Zhu Zhenzhen of China and ...

Besides taking out a mortgage, your best bet for homeownership is to buy a house in cash. Less common mortgage alternatives include rent-to-own agreements and owner/seller financing. Both rent-to ...

That's why the California Housing Finance Agency, or CalHFA, offers several loan programs to help qualified first-time home buyers get a mortgage ... of a no-interest second loan.