Long-term mortgage costs have risen since the Federal Reserve started cutting interest rates in September as the yield curve has steepened.

You might be shocked at how much more affordable buying a home could get if mortgage rates reach 5%. Here's what you need to know.

Buyers are finding innovative ways to secure a lower mortgage rate, but sellers are also coming up with financing solutions,' Zillow expert said.

To better understand the future direction of mortgage rates, we need to understand what factors influence them.