Rate changes by the Fed can affect consumers' budgets. Here's how the Fed's announcement affects mortgage shoppers and ARM holders.

Rate changes by the Fed can affect consumers' budgets. Here's how the Fed's announcement affects home equity loans and lines of credit.

Rate changes by the Fed can affect consumers' budgets. Here's how the Fed's announcement affects auto loan rates.

Rate changes by the Fed can affect consumers' budgets. Here's how the Fed's announcement affects credit card interest rates.

The Real Estate Adviser answers questions from Bankrate readers.

"Lying listings" are on the rise as the recession drags on and homesellers become desperate.

If you want to sell to kin, here's what you should know to accomplish it quickly and cheaply.

Researchers say debt forgiveness is the only way to fix the housing crisis. But will it?

Here are the latest interest rates and commentary on five common consumer banking products from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

The 30-year fixed-rate rose to 5.56 percent, according to Bankrate's weekly survey.

Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages -- a vital tool if you're about to buy a home.

Making extra monthly mortgage principal payments may be a better plan than a lump-sum approach.

If an agent signs your name to a sales contract, it voids the deal but could also land you in court.

Running the numbers proves a homeowner who plans to sell may benefit from paying off her mortgage.

Having someone take over your existing mortgage is fraught with potential problems.

Here are the latest interest rates and commentary on five common consumer banking products from Bankrate.com's weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 5.55 percent, according to Bankrate's weekly survey.

Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages -- a vital tool if you're about to buy a home.

Mortgage solutions such as foreclosures and short sales can significantly damage credit scores.

Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's appearance before the House Financial Services Committee yesterday lacked any unexpected revelations. One point in his prepared remarks did catch my attention, however.