Mortgage rates are averaging 6.13% currently, but there are ways to get a rate below 6% this fall. Here's how.

These are today's mortgage and refinance rates. Mortgage rates have been holding steady. Whether they drop further this year depends on the economy.

Rents remain high, but not as high as mortgage payments.

Mortgage interest rates plunged to a two-year low in September. But how much further will they fall this October?

Are you tempted to sign a mortgage given where rates are at today? Read on to see why waiting could benefit you even more.

Buy mortgage points: Mortgage points are fees paid upfront to reduce your mortgage rate, with each point typically costing 1% of the loan amount. While this involves a higher initial outlay, it can result in significant long-term savings if you plan to stay in your home for several years.

Because rates are still mostly at 6% or higher, home sales have been stalled. But there was evidence from the Mortgage Bankers Association of America this week that a little movem