An ARM may get you a lower rate, but it's not the right move for everyone in today's economic environment.

More homebuyers are turning to adjustable-rate mortgage loans to keep their payments affordable. It’s easy to understand why. The average rate for a 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) is 5.51%, ...

Freddie Mac’s average mortgage rate just hit 6.51%. Would-be homebuyers should expect rates to stay in this range for now.

Keeping up-to-date on mortgage rate trends can help you spot opportunities to lock in a better rate and provide a useful ...

Fifteen-year mortgage rates hit a six-month high today. Today, the mortgage interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage is 6.72 ...

If you remember the 2008 housing crash, “adjustable-rate mortgages” might still conjure predatory lenders and underwater homeowners. That association isn't just earned — it's backed by staggering ...

Refinancing your mortgage can get you better terms and even access to cash. Here are CNBC Select's picks for the best refinance lenders.

Adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, are home loans with fluctuating interest rates. The main difference between adjustable- and fixed-rate mortgages is that fixed-rate mortgages keep the same rate for ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Chip Stapleton is a Series 7 and Series 66 license holder, CFA Level 1 exam holder, and ...