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'New Home Loans' articles

U.S. home ownership still strong, says study

November 16th, 2011

Despite the recent housing bubble bust and downturn, many still aspire to be homeowners, and a recent study presented at the National Association of Realtors conference showed substantial benefits to wealth accumulation with home ownership.... Read More

Fewer permits issued for new homes in July

November 07th, 2011

Fewer permits were issued for new houses in July 2011, compared with the previous month. Permits for new houses fell 3.2 percent, more than analysts had expe... Read More

Prequalification calculator tips and tricks

March 02nd, 2011

Are you paid weekly or every other week? Is semi-monthly the same as bi-weekly? One of the most important duties performed by a... 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