We often think of homebuyers as younger, but retirees and senior citizens have plenty of reasons to make a purchase, too. Although the current housing market isn’t the best for buyers, waiting for it ...

Debt levels have been on the rise recently, with total household debt in the U.S. climbing to $17.5 trillion by the end of 2023, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. And, paying debt off ...

Broadcast Retirement Network's Jeffrey Snyder discusses how to get the best mortgage rate in 2026 with real estate expert ...

With 30-year fixed mortgage rates officially crossing the 7 percent threshold, the idea of securing a mortgage rate in the 3 percent range—let alone under 3 percent—may seem impossible. Luckily, there ...

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A mortgage makes homeownership more attainable for many individuals, but that’s not the only reason people take out mortgages. Some business owners take out mortgages to buy commercial properties in ...

Getting a mortgage is, by general consensus, the most treacherous part of buying a home. Even lenders agree that it's often a struggle. “A lot can go wrong,” says Staci Titsworth, regional manager at ...

Under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, lenders can’t discriminate against applicants because of their age. As a result, seniors — like people in other age groups — can get mortgages if they meet a ...