How Does HARP 2.5 Sound?
For the past couple years now, there has been a big push for a so-called HARP 3.0, which would essentially open the door to private-label… Read More »How Does HARP 2.5 Sound?
April 2013
Still No Comeback for Subprime Mortgages
It has been some time since the word “subprime” was voted word of the year. Six years to be exact. And since then, the word… Read More »Still No Comeback for Subprime Mortgages
Bidding Wars and Appraisal Concerns
A few years back, home prices were on the decline, big time. The bubble had finally burst and the housing crisis was in full swing.… Read More »Bidding Wars and Appraisal Concerns
Mortgages vs. Inflation
Mortgage match-ups: “Mortgages vs. inflation.” While inflation has been kept mostly in check lately as the economy has limped along, many economists expect it to… Read More »Mortgages vs. Inflation
Wells Fargo Not So Sure About the Recent Housing Boom
There’s been plenty to be happy about in housing lately. Home prices seem to have bottomed, and there is talk about double-digit appreciation over the… Read More »Wells Fargo Not So Sure About the Recent Housing Boom
Wells Fargo Sees Slowdown in Mortgage Lending, Chase Picks Up
It was a tale of two lenders in the first quarter of 2013, according to earnings reports released today by Wells Fargo and Chase. After… Read More »Wells Fargo Sees Slowdown in Mortgage Lending, Chase Picks Up
HARP Refinance Program Extended Until 2015
As many had predicted, the popular Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) was extended today until December 31, 2015. The program was set to expire at… Read More »HARP Refinance Program Extended Until 2015
Real Estate Agents Influence Lender Choice for Nearly Half of Home Buyers
A new survey from Campbell Communications and Inside Mortgage Finance Publications revealed that real estate agents hold sway when it comes to choosing a lender.… Read More »Real Estate Agents Influence Lender Choice for Nearly Half of Home Buyers
Will Higher Mortgage Rates Cripple the Real Estate Market?
Everyone seems to be thoroughly enjoying the low mortgage rate environment that has been in effect for a couple of years now. Those with existing… Read More »Will Higher Mortgage Rates Cripple the Real Estate Market?
New Website Helps Mortgage Brokers Shop Around
For those shopping for a mortgage, it can be pretty difficult to determine which company is the best to work with. There are several possible… Read More »New Website Helps Mortgage Brokers Shop Around