Saturday, November 21, 2009

mortgages

Mortgage Rates Seen Below 6% Through 2010

The Mortgage Bankers Association has released its forecast for the housing market and economy. more >>

Mortgage Rates Dip Below 5 Percent, Time to Refinance?

With home loan costs heading back toward historic lows, more homeowners are applying to refinance. more >>

Reverse Mortgages Ripe for Consumer Abuse?

Report says product's rising popularity will expose seniors to exploitive sales, marketing tactics. more >>

The Risks and Rewards of Reverse Mortgages

Such loans can be a nice tool for seniors who grasp their features and drawbacks. more >>

Fed Moves to Maintain Low Mortgage Rates: 5 Things to Know

The central bank will extend its mortgage-bond purchasing program by 3 months. more >>

Jumbo Mortgage Rates Hit 4-Year Lows: 5 Things to Know

More banks in the market helps drive rates lower. more >>

Feds Move to Boost Mortgage Modifications: 5 Things to Know

Under pressure from the government, mortgage servicers are stepping up modification efforts. more >>

Should You Carry a Mortgage into Retirement?

A new study found most people are better off paying down the debt before they retire. more >>

9 Ways to Salvage an Ailing Credit Score

Today's mortgage costs are dirt cheap—if you've got the right FICO rating. more >>

Obama's Housing Rescue Expands: 6 Things to Know

Under new rules, additional "underwater" borrowers would qualify for help. more >>

Will More Reverse Mortgages Mean More Fraud?

Abuses are minor but support for stronger consumer safeguards is growing as loans become more popular. more >>

What the Fed's Decision Means for Mortgage Rates

The central bank moves to keep its key interest rate at essentially zero. more >>

2010 Home Price and Mortgage Rate Outlook: 5 Things to Know

Big-bank economists outline their projections for home prices, mortgage rates, and economic growth. more >>

Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

Controversial product requires careful study, but federally insured loans may help older homeowners. more >>

Mortgage Rates Head for 6 percent: 5 Reasons They Might Retreat

Not everyone thinks the days of 5 percent mortgage rates are history. more >>

7 Simple Steps to a Dirt-Cheap Mortgage

How to get today's lowest financing costs for home buying or mortgage refinancing. more >>

Does a Family Loan Make Sense for You?

Inter-family loans can help lender and borrower, and offer lower rates and customized terms. more >>

Mortgage Rates to Fall Further: 7 Things to Know

Here's what you need to know about the Fed's surprise attack on the housing crisis. more >>

I Pay My Mortgage: What's in the Housing Bailout For Me?

Even if the housing rescue doesn't lower your mortgage payments, it may still benefit you. more >>

Obama's Loan Modification Plan: 7 Things You Need to Know

The White House releases fresh details on its plan to save the housing market. more >>

A Mortgage Securities Fix: Instant Online Financial Data

Companies should report all data on mortgage-based securities, in real time. more >>

New Home Buyer Tax Credit: 7 Things You Need to Know

How to get up to $8,000 off your home purchase. more >>

Obama Is High in Polls, But Issues Like Mortgage and Auto Crises Help Republicans

Reading the polls on Obama, alternative energy, mortgage stimulus and auto bailouts. more >>

The New Rules of Reverse Mortgages

Federal guarantees make reverse mortgages worth a second look, but careful study is still needed. more >>

8 Simple Steps to a Higher Credit Score

How to get the lowest mortgage rates possible. more >>

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