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The Home Affordable Refinance program is filled with details that could derail potential deals. Here's what to look for.

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 dipped to 5.58 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.

Not to beat a dead horse, but it is worth revisiting the Making Home Affordable initiative because the foreclosure problem just isn't going to go away. I want to point out two things: one that is missing and another that isn't working anywhere close to expectations.

Seniors can now buy a new home with a reverse mortgage, keep existing home and save big bucks.

Parents should consult a tax professional before making a generous mortgage gift to a child.

If you must sell your rental to survive, try talking relatives into moving before throwing them out.

Loads of equity and a good credit score should make a home mortgage refinance a slam dunk.

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 dropped to 5.59 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.

Before picking up a unit at fire-sale prices, look for these signs that the HOA is in trouble.

The stimulus package offers four key financial breaks for new homebuyers and current homeowners.

We answer 10 questions about how the required Home Affordable Modification trial period works.

When it comes to real estate agent commissions, you usually get what you pay for, says the Real Estate Adviser.

Borrowers may like lower payments, but a mortgage that lasts for four decades isn't always best.