Experts in the mortgage industry are skeptical. Buyers would pay less each month, but would end up paying more over time.

Minority groups often face unique challenges when buying a home. Fortunately, there are specialized mortgage programs designed to help underserved buyers overcome these hurdles. Evan Harlow, real ...

Correction: This story originally contained an incorrect number for the amount of people enrolled in the mortgage-relief program. The story has been corrected. WASHINGTON - Nearly half of the 1.3 ...

The government's mortgage-relief plan has helped only about 12 percent of borrowers who signed up since President Barack Obama announced the program a year ago. The Treasury Department said yesterday ...