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8 Questions Your Lender Should Answer About Mortgage Rates
Simply checking online for today's posted rate may not lead to your expected outcome due to the many factors that can cause each individual rate and closing cost scenario to fluctuate. We can preach communication ...
How Much Can I Afford?
How much mortgage money can I qualify to borrow? This is typically the number one question mortgage professionals are asked by new clients. Of critical importance when considering mortgage financing: There is sometimes a difference between what a client ***can*** borrow and what they ***should*** borrow. In other words, what makes for a comfortable long-term mortgage payment? The Quick Answer: If we're simply considering the financial math, lenders will calculate your Debt-to-I ... Read More...
Four Possible Reasons To Refinance
A mortgage is generally the largest debt most homeowners have to manage. It's a good idea to give your personal real estate finance portfolio a check-up at least once a year. Since there are many reasons a ho ...
Home Prices Increase at Fastest Annual Pace Since May 2006- Case Shiller
by Jann Swanson
Home Prices Increase at Fastest Annual Pace Since May 2006- Case Shiller
Apr 30 2013, 10:21AM
Every city in the S&P Case-Shiller 20-City Composite Index has now posted annual increases for at least two consecutive months. ...
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The Week Ahead: FOMC and ECB Announcements; Employment Situation and More
by Matthew Graham
The Week Ahead: FOMC and ECB Announcements; Employment Situation and More
Apr 29 2013, 7:49AM
Two Mondays ago, bond markets bounced at the exact same levels that followed the weak Jobs report on April 5th. It became increas ...
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The Week Ahead: Light Calendar, Treasury Auctions, EU Headline Potential
by Matthew Graham
The Week Ahead: Light Calendar, Treasury Auctions, EU Headline Potential
Apr 22 2013, 8:03AM
Several weeks of relative silence out of the EU may soon be coming to an end. Certainly, market moving European news hasn't been c ...
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FHFA Extends HARP by 2 Years, Through 2015
by Jann Swanson
FHFA Extends HARP by 2 Years, Through 2015
Apr 11 2013, 1:15PM
The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) has been extended for two years beyond its scheduled expiration on December 31. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the extension today saying it had ...
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Purchase Applications Highest Since Homebuyer Tax Credit, Despite Significant Drop in Government Applications
by Jann Swanson
Purchase Applications Highest Since Homebuyer Tax Credit, Despite Significant Drop in Government Applications
Apr 10 2013, 7:53AM
Applications for government-backed mortgages ...
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More Americans View this as Good Time to Sell a House
by Jann Swanson
More Americans View this as Good Time to Sell a House
Apr 8 2013, 10:53AM
Americans' attitudes toward most key housing measures remained stable between February and March. The National Housing Survey conducted monthly by Fannie Mae showed continued optimism toward housing an ...
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