Mortgages
News, insights and expert analysis on mortgages from the team at Kiplinger.
Latest
-
The Best Week to Sell Your Home in 2026 Could Boost Your PriceNew data reveal the best week to sell your home in 2026 and how timing could boost your sale price.
By Choncé Maddox
-
Why Billionaires Like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg Borrow Instead of Paying Cash for HomesSome of the wealthiest Americans opt for mortgages as a strategic way to preserve liquidity, leverage investments and reduce tax exposure.
By Laura Gariepy
-
Americans, Even With Higher Incomes, Are Feeling the SqueezeA 50-year mortgage probably isn’t the answer, but there are other ways to alleviate the continuing sting of high prices
By Penelope Wang
-
What Home Equity Is and Why It's a Valuable Long-Term InvestmentUnderstanding what home equity is and why it's such a valued long-term investment.
By Donna LeValley
-
Five Ways to Shop for a Low Mortgage RateBecoming a Homeowner Mortgage rates are high this year, but you can still find an affordable loan with these tips.
By Daniel Bortz
Becoming a Homeowner -
What to Watch for When Refinancing Your Home MortgageA smart refinance can save you thousands, but only if you know how to avoid costly pitfalls, calculate true savings and choose the right loan for your goals.
By Paige Cerulli
-
How a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) WorksYou can use home equity to pay off high-interest debt or improve your home, but it’s important to understand the risks.
By Emma Patch
-
Rising Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Can Make This Insurance More RelevantIt's been hard to avoid private mortgage insurance in an era of rising home prices and higher mortgage rates.
By Ella Vincent
-
Should You Refinance Your Mortgage Now That the Fed Just Cut Rates?The Fed just cut rates, so mortgage refinance rates will be cheaper. Should you act now, or wait?
By Donna LeValley
