The federal government is looking at how it could help a greater number of homeowners who owe more than their house is worth refinance at today’s historically low rates.

Lower-income homeowners could potentially save hundreds of dollars a month on their mortgage under a government refinancing initiative that starts on . Fannie Mae, one of two government-sponsored and ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government is extending a program that allows borrowers with mortgages backed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac to refinance at lower rates. The Home Affordable Refinance Program ...