Mortgage debt in 2026: How does your balance compare to the average homeowner?

Key Takeaways The average American mortgage balance reached $258,214 in mid-2025.Mortgage balances vary widely by age: ...

BEAT THE SQUEEZE: The war on Iran is pushing up the cost of everything - but it has also opened up a rare window of opportunity for savvy mortgage switchers to lock in a deal ...

While some economists predict that interest rates will remain unchanged, traders on the money markets have already priced in two interest rate increases before the year's end due to Trumpflation.

President Trump’s portable mortgage push may let you keep your 3% rate — experts say it might backfire. What to do now

William Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), recently posted on X that the agency is “actively evaluating” portable mortgages. His statement came shortly after Trump said that ...

We answer your burning mortgage questions as one million face bill shock – from whether to fix NOW to cutting your costs

NEARLY one million people are facing a mortgage bill shock this year as conflict in the Middle East pushes up rates back home. Many homeowners will be leaving super cheap deals, which were fixed ...

This two-bed house in Hartlepool is heading to auction with a £25,000 guide price

Auction House said that while the property needed a 'scheme of refurbishment', it had been priced accordingly.