Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about refinancing a mortgage, which is essentially replacing your dusty old home loan with a brand new shiny one.
We’ve heard talk of mass refinancing plans for years now, but nothing has quite delivered. Sure, the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) was recently expanded… Read More »Mass Mortgage Refinancing Plan: Obama’s Ace In the Hole
When deciding whether you should refinance your mortgage, you may look to your friends, family, and neighbors to see what they’re doing and/or to get… Read More »Bernanke Has Refinanced His Mortgage Twice in the Past Two Years
If you don’t mind, let me beat a dead horse. Mortgage rates are at or near record lows and you could save a ton of… Read More »Should You Bother Refinancing Your Current Mortgage Rate?
A bipartisan group of 16 Senators urged the Obama administration to remove barriers that have kept underwater homeowners stuck with inflated mortgage rates. In a… Read More »Senators Urge Passage of Underwater Refinance Program
During President Obama’s speech to the nation last week, he mentioned that the White House would be working with the federal housing agencies to help… Read More »New Refinance Program Probably Won’t Mean Much
Those looking for a mortgage refinance may get a surprise if they bank with Chase. The NYC-based bank and mortgage lender is currently advertising mortgage… Read More »Chase Mortgage Refinance Rates Intentionally Inflated?
If you’re currently the proud owner of a mortgage, you’ve undoubtedly heard of a cash-out refinance, one that allows you to tap into your home… Read More »What Is a Cash-In Refinance? Lower Your Loan Balance and Your Mortgage Rate
Here’s some good news if you’re looking to buy or refinance in the near future. Mortgage rates, specifically 30-year fixed mortgage rates, are expected to… Read More »Mortgage Rates Expected to Stay Below Five Percent Through Early 2012
Shorter term mortgages continue to gain in popularity. In January, a staggering 29 percent of refinancing borrowers went with the 15-year fixed, up from just… Read More »Nearly a Third of Refinancers Choose 15-Year Fixed
Despite ongoing criticism and a number of recent bills aimed at ending several government mortgage assistance programs, the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) has been… Read More »Home Affordable Refinance Program Extended
