mortgages

States have until the close of the business day to agree to the latest draft deal aimed at relieving homeowners struggling with mortgages bigger than their home's value.

There are steps you can take to keep your home if you find yourself falling behind on your mortgage payments.

The Obama administration criticized JPMorgan Chase on Wednesday for failing to effectively assist struggling homeowners.

The amount of money consumers owe in credit - excluding mortgages - grew by $7.7 billion in October, hitting a two-year high

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It might get easier for some homeowners to refinance their mortgages, but that won't do much to help the broader housing market.

Mortgage experts warn against rushing into a refinancing — or jumping at the first advertised low rate.

A housing regulator is suing banks for misrepresenting mortgage bonds. Three years after bailing out banks, the feds are trying to punish them.

Shares of the biggest U.S. bank continue to take a beating over concerns about bad mortgages and possible write offs.

How bad could it get?

Spurred by low interest rates and a desire to cut debt, homeowners are shortening the terms of their mortgages to pay them off early.

Borrowers with mortgage troubles must wait a period of time before seeking another loan.