Ever thought about refinancing your home? You hear the term - maybe see ads for it - but what’s the real deal? Is it a smart money move or a financial trap? FOX 5 real estate expert John Adams joined ...

Whether you’re looking to lower your monthly mortgage payment, lock in a better interest rate, or tap into your home’s value for cash, there’s one number that matters most: your home equity. Home ...

After years of building equity in your home, you might find yourself needing access to funds. Indeed, the average U.S. homeowner now has about $207,000 in "tappable" equity – that is, funds they could ...

A mortgage refinance swaps out your old mortgage with a new one, including a fresh set of terms and interest rate. It may or may not come with financial benefits, depending on your goals and how a new ...

Home equity is at historic highs. If you've faithfully paid your mortgage over the years, you've likely built up quite a bit of it yourself. According to the Federal Reserve, American homeowners are ...

It's not the end of the world if your application to refinance gets rejected, but here's how to overcome it and either try ...

Here are the average annual percentage rates (APR) on 30- and 15-year fixed mortgage refinances and 5/1 ARM refinances: Today’s Mortgage Refinance Rates The average APR for a 30-year fixed refinance ...