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Use a loan calculator to compare ARMs

January 31st, 2012

Many people have avoided adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) because of horror stories about borrowers being unable to keep up with payments. But if you are in... Read More

Mortgage delinquency rate fell in second quarter 2011

November 07th, 2011

Fewer borrowers were behind on mortgage loan payments in the second quarter of 2011, compared with a year earlier, according to TransUnion. The national mort... Read More

Mortgage rate lock: 3 questions for your lender

November 07th, 2011

A bit of a risk taker--and trying to time the market? Or anxious about paying more--and want piece of mind? Here are three critical questions for your mortgage lender when considering when to lock your loan rate.... Read More

Home price and sales data show weaker housing markets

February 28th, 2011

If you've been thinking 2011 is the year for you to purchase a new home you may be weighing whether to purchase before rates climb... Read More

Trust yourself, trust your home

February 22nd, 2011

Every newspaper has a section where, if you are in it, you will not be able to read your name and the story. It is the obituary section. Reading... Read More

Mortgage rates remain above 5 percent as consumer prices rise

February 18th, 2011

There 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

No payments? No Closing Costs? Lower interest rate?

February 15th, 2011

There are many ways a seller can participate to assist you with your new home loan and home purchase. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA guidelines allow for the seller... Read More

Rates at 10 month high, White House proposes changes for Fannie-Freddie

February 12th, 2011

While 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