The Fed Minutes and Mortgage Rates
Just a few short hours ago, the Federal Reserve released the hotly anticipated FOMC “minutes” from its two-day meeting that took place back on April… Read More »The Fed Minutes and Mortgage Rates
How Long Do You Plan to Keep Your Mortgage?
The mortgage landscape has changed a ton over the past several years. Mortgage lending guidelines have firmed tremendously since the housing crisis took hold, and… Read More »How Long Do You Plan to Keep Your Mortgage?
Will High Quality Mortgages Prevent Another Housing Bubble?
After the previous mortgage boom and subsequent crash, many questions were asked regarding what exactly went wrong. There was plenty of finger pointing, from overreliance… Read More »Will High Quality Mortgages Prevent Another Housing Bubble?
Warren Buffett: Now Is the Time to Get a Mortgage
There are plenty of so-called experts and gurus out there with all types of advice on what you should do with your money, but perhaps… Read More »Warren Buffett: Now Is the Time to Get a Mortgage
The HELOC Resets Are Coming: Should We Worry?
Several years ago, when the mortgage crisis first materialized, an interest rate reset chart from Credit Suisse began circulating on the Internet. The picture said… Read More »The HELOC Resets Are Coming: Should We Worry?
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?
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
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
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
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