Mortgages

Mortgage Rates Are Low, But This Factor Limits The Growth in Housing

By Armen Hareyan G+ 2015-10-23 21:47

The average long-term mortgage rates in the US fell this week, marking the 13th consecutive week below 4 percent. These low interest rates offer incentives to potential home buyers, but what is limiting the housing sector's growth?

October 21st Mortgage Market Wrap-up and Rates

By Armen Hareyan G+ 2015-10-21 18:52

Mortgage backed securities (MBS) closed up 12 basis points today at 104.47 having recouped yesterday's losses and remained 25 basis points above support offered by the 200 day moving average.

Mortgage Rates Rising, Why It Doesn't Matter

By Will Bateson 2015-10-17 20:48

Not a day goes by that I don't hear some realtor or lending spouting off about how mortgage interest rates are going to rise (1st quarter 2016) and when that happens, buyers will not be able to afford as much house, so you better consider buy now.

How The Rise in Mortgage Rates Impact Average Buyer's Ability to Qualify for a Loan

By Armen Hareyan G+ 2015-10-17 18:47

Impact of Today's Mortgage Rates on Buyers

While the current mortgage rates are still under 4%, yesterday the average 30-year mortgage rates rose to 3.82 percent. I asked my friend Park McCants from Eugine, OR, a retired Realtor and developer with 30 years experience, what the slight rise in rates means for the average American home buyers and the real estate industry in general. Here is McCants in his own words.

Mortgage Broker Suggests Shifting Focus from Rates to Negotiating Power

By Armen Hareyan G+ 2015-10-17 15:15

When do home buyers and sellers have more negotiating power? One mortgage loan broker from Phoenix, Arizona says buyers shouldn't be so worried about today's mortgage rates, but instead focus on when they have more negotiating power.

Why Borrowers Should Lock In These Great Mortgage Rates

By Jeff Jensen 2015-10-16 20:44

As average mortgage rates slightly rose to 3.82 and still remain under four percent, here is today's mortgage market brief wrap-up.

What To Do When Foreclosure Attorneys Don't Want To Go Against Banks

By Armen Hareyan G+ 2015-10-13 18:25

Foreclosure attorneys and justice system

What advice would you give this homeowner from Florida who is about to lose her house to foreclosure and has lost her faith in foreclosure attorneys?

FHA Streamline Refinance in 2015 Will Save You Money

By Jeremy Redlinger G+ 2015-07-20 02:50

The FHA has played a major role in helping home buyers purchase home since the collapse of the mortgage industry. Over the years the FHA has increased and decreased the mortgage insurance premiums it has charged to borrowers. However, the recent decrease in mortgage insurance premiums by the FHA and FHA mortgage rates makes the FHA Streamline Refinance an attractive home loan.

3 Things Not to Do When Going Through the Mortgage Process

By Steve Khan 2015-05-05 13:36

Getting a mortgage in today's real estate environment takes planning, preparation and patience on the part of the home buyer. If the home buyer is working with an experienced loan officer who knows what documents to ask for up front and how to guide ones loan application through the underwriting process the mortgage process can be much easier for the home buyer.

Stricter Guidelines for Reverse Mortgages Could Prove Most Helpful in the Long Run

By Karen Highland G+ 2015-04-30 18:05

FHA has just implemented tighter rules for reverse mortgages. Sometimes stricter rules and guidelines have a bright side...maybe more protections from fraud for those seeking a reverse mortgage.

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Mortgages

Mortgage Rates Are Low, But This Factor Limits The Growth in Housing

October 21st Mortgage Market Wrap-up and Rates

Mortgage Rates Rising, Why It Doesn't Matter

How The Rise in Mortgage Rates Impact Average Buyer's Ability to Qualify for a Loan

Mortgage Broker Suggests Shifting Focus from Rates to Negotiating Power

Why Borrowers Should Lock In These Great Mortgage Rates

What To Do When Foreclosure Attorneys Don't Want To Go Against Banks

FHA Streamline Refinance in 2015 Will Save You Money

3 Things Not to Do When Going Through the Mortgage Process

Stricter Guidelines for Reverse Mortgages Could Prove Most Helpful in the Long Run

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