Falling energy prices led the way to a drop in the CPI in April, which in turn helps clear the way for mortgage rates to remain low.... Read More
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Falling prices clear the way for low mortgage rates
May 22nd, 2013Trends to follow to predict mortgage rate movements
May 13th, 2013Following economic fundamentals can help you understand the latest trends in mortgage rates.... Read More
House flippers played bigger role in housing crisis than thought
December 13th, 2011Housing flippers -- speculating investors who used loose mortgage credit -- may have played a significant role in the housing bubble and subsequent bust, says a report by the New York Fed.... Read More
Will tighter Fannie Mae guidelines make a home purchase or mortgage refinance harder to get?
November 07th, 2011Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's updated guidelines make it tougher to get approved for a mortgage refinance or home purchase.
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Mortgage rates remain above 5 percent as consumer prices rise
February 18th, 2011There is a relationship between prices you pay in the store and the rate on your new home loan or refinance mortgage. This week two key indexes on prices were... Read More
Rates at 10 month high, White House proposes changes for Fannie-Freddie
February 12th, 2011While the world was focused on events in Egypt this week some major news was occurring at home for the mortgage industry. The industry took a look back and speculation... Read More
Mortgage rates rise for third straight week
February 04th, 2011In spite of rising tensions in Egypt and elsewhere, it appears foreign affairs had little impact on mortgage rates this week. New home loan and mortgage refinance applicants are continuing... Read More
Your mortgage rate: Beyond the data
January 28th, 2011As reported by Freddie Mac on Thursday mortgage rates increased for the second week in a row. As reported by the Mortgage Bankers Association refinance applications are at their lowest... Read More
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