(NewsNation) — Mortgage rates are at their lowest level in two years — and could fall further — but interest payments are just one of the costs that come with a mortgage. Buyers also have to take into ...

Amy Fontinelle is a freelance writer, researcher and editor who brings a journalistic approach to personal finance content. Since 2004, she has worked with lenders, real estate agents, consultants, ...

Today, the mortgage interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.19%, according to the Mortgage Research Center, while the ...

Whether you’re buying your first house or your forever home, understanding your monthly mortgage payment is vital before you close. It’s often the largest recurring expense in your budget, and knowing ...

Many potential homebuyers balk at the thought of putting down 20% of a home's purchase price to secure a mortgage. The good news is that you can get a mortgage with a much smaller down payment — but ...

Kristi Waterworth has been a writer since 1995, when words were on paper and card catalogs were cool. She's owned and operated a number of small businesses and developed expertise in digital (and ...

Paul L. Underwood is a writer and editor specializing in finance whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Esquire, Texas Monthly and more. Paul lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife, two ...