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October 2013 Mortage Articles

Poor jobs report dampens economy, reveals silver lining for borrowers

October 30th, 2013

Discouraging economic news has a silver lining for mortgage shoppers, in the form of sharply lower rates....  Read More

Budget deal leaves mortgage rates stable -- for now

October 23rd, 2013

The budget deal removes one potential disruption from the mortgage market, but don't expect rates to stay stable forever....  Read More

Mortgage rates caught in the crossfire of the fiscal showdown in Washington

October 16th, 2013

So far, the fiscal crisis has had a minimal impact on mortgage rates, but that could well change if the US government defaults on any obligations....  Read More

Shutdown squeeze play may cause mortgage fallout

October 09th, 2013

Showdowns over the federal budget and the debt ceiling threaten to put a damper on home prices and mortgage lending....  Read More

Latest figures reveal uptick in refinancing activity

October 02nd, 2013

An uptick in refinancing activity and the continuing rise in home prices show that refinancing opportunities still exist....  Read More