Homeownership is often seen as a cornerstone of the American Dream. But for some who bought in recent years, it’s become a costly source of stress.

Key Points Homeowners in the United States are sitting on $35 trillion in home equity.Many people aren’t tapping into their equity because of persistent high interest rates.This could be a massive ...

Mortgage rates on July 17, 2025, hold steady as 30-year fixed sits at 6.625%. Here’s what today’s numbers mean for buyers and refinancers.

Tariffs are pushing 10-year Treasury yields higher—here’s why that could mean bad news for your mortgage refinancing plans ...

Not all mortgages are created equal. Learn the pros, cons and ideal use cases for today’s most popular home loans, so you can shop with confidence.

Check our interactive map to find today's average 30-year mortgage refinance rate for any U.S. state. Right now, the lowest rates are in New York and New Jersey.

CNBC Select outlines how homeowners can increase their home equity by paying down their mortgage and making improvements on ...

So far this year, average mortgage rates have stayed stubbornly high, bouncing between 6.5% and 7%, as financial markets weigh the risks of both higher inflation and an economic slowdown. Most ...

Mortgage application volume tumbled last week as rising interest rates — nudged higher by fresh tariff concerns — put the brakes on both refinance and purchase activity, according to the Mortgage ...

Mortgage rates today are steady, but loan demand fell 10% after recent rate increases. See what’s driving today’s trends.

A growing number of homeowners say no rate would make them sell, making it even harder for buyers to find homes.