Expect the home-purchase market to strengthen along with the economy in 2015, according to Freddie … [Read more...]
Amazon and Google as Mortgage Brokers?
Apparently, many people would prefer to get a mortgage through Google or Amazon. A new study by … [Read more...]
Wells Fargo Expands E-Signature Options
Wells Fargo will be widening its acceptance of electronic signatures for mortgage-related documents … [Read more...]
FHA Program Puts Ex-Home Owners on Track to Buy Again Sooner
Typically, home owners who lost their homes to a short sale or foreclosure are required to wait … [Read more...]
It’s Taking Less to Get an FHA Loan
First-time and low-income mortgage borrowers may have an easier time qualifying for a Federal … [Read more...]
Subprime Lending Making a Comeback?
Lenders are returning to the subprime market – although still at only a fraction of what subprime … [Read more...]
5 Mortgage Tips for Home Buyers
Bankrate.com offers some tips for your home buyers on securing a mortgage, getting the best rate, … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – January 6, 2014
The last week of 2013 brought relatively good news in view of the economic roller coaster rides … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 30, 2013
The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index was improved for December at 82.5, after … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 23, 2013
According to December's NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, home builder confidence rose by four … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 16, 2013
Mortgage Debt Rises For First Time Since Recession Last week was relatively quiet concerning … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 9, 2013
Last week brought several indicators of a strengthening economy. New home sales, private and federal … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 2, 2013
The short holiday week brought a flurry of economic reports last week. Highlights included pending … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 25, 2013
Last week's scheduled economic news was varied, but mortgage rates fell and jobless claims were … [Read more...]
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 18, 2013
The Veterans Day holiday on Monday contributed to a quiet week for economic news. On Wednesday the … [Read more...]