The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance fell to 6.27% today, according to the Mortgage Research Center. The average rate on a ...

There’s generally no limit to the number of times you can refinance your mortgage, although some lenders require a waiting period between refinances. If you qualify for a lower interest rate, ...

Mortgage rates have dropped significantly in recent months, and that means one thing for those who bought a home in the last couple years: It might be time to refinance. Refinancing your mortgage ...

After years of building equity in your home, you might find yourself needing access to funds. Indeed, the average U.S. homeowner now has about $207,000 in "tappable" equity – that is, funds they could ...

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.

Home equity is at historic highs. If you've faithfully paid your mortgage over the years, you've likely built up quite a bit of it yourself. According to the Federal Reserve, American homeowners are ...

Aly J. Yale is a contributing writer for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, covering various personal finance topics, including investing, homebuying, loans and more. While both moves ...