Federal Reserve : Lack Of Congressional Direction Slowing Mortgage Lending
Posted by Thomas A B Johnson on May 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Federal Reserve Governor Elizabeth Duke said mortgage lending is suffering because the “rules of the game” keep changing. Click for the complete post : Federal Reserve : Lack Of Congressional Direction Slowing Mortgage Lending.
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HARP 3 : A Framework Emerges From Congress
Posted by Thomas A B Johnson on May 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The White House is requesting updates to the Home Affordable Refinance Program. Millions of additional homeowners would be HARP 3-eligible. Click for the complete post : HARP 3 : A Framework Emerges From Congress.
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Refinance Frenzy : Nearly 40% Abandon 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage
Posted by Thomas A B Johnson on May 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment
For every $100,000 borrowed on a 15-year mortgage, you’ll save nearly $44,000 over the long-term in mortgage interest costs over a 30-year. Click for the complete post : Refinance Frenzy : Nearly 40% Abandon 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage.
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Mortgage Rate Outlook : Week Of May 14, 2012
Posted by Thomas A B Johnson on May 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Mortgage-backed bonds worsened last week. Mortgage rates figure to rise. Click for the complete post : Mortgage Rate Outlook : Week Of May 14, 2012.
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Now Accepting Applications For The FHA’s New, Lower Mortgage Insurance Premiums
Posted by Thomas A B Johnson on May 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The FHA starts its new, cheaper MIP schedule June 11, 2012. You don’t have to wait until June to apply, though. Start your application today and be among the first in line for new, lower payments. Click for the complete post : Now Accepting Applications For The FHA’s New, Lower Mortgage Insurance Premiums.
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Mortgage Rates : Real-Time MBS Pricing, May 14, 2012
Posted by Thomas A B Johnson on May 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Real-time mortgage market updates for May 14, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers. Click for the complete post : Mortgage Rates : Real-Time MBS Pricing, May 14, 2012.
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Arizona, Florida, Colorado Among “Improving” Housing Markets
Posted by Thomas A B Johnson on May 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment
With mortgage rates low in all 50 states and housing markets rising, there are great “deals” to be had — if you can find them. Click for the complete post : Arizona, Florida, Colorado Among “Improving” Housing Markets.
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With Mortgage Rates Low, Consumer Sentiment Hits 4-Year High
Posted by Thomas A B Johnson on May 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Low mortgage rates plus rising consumer sentiment is helping to stabilize U.S. housing. Click for the complete post : With Mortgage Rates Low, Consumer Sentiment Hits 4-Year High.
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Mortgage Rates In Motion : Weekly MBS Prices At 5-Minute Intervals
Posted by Thomas A B Johnson on May 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Real-time mortgage market updates for May 11, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers. Click for the complete post : Mortgage Rates In Motion : Weekly MBS Prices At 5-Minute Intervals.
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Mortgage Rates : Real-Time MBS Pricing, May 11, 2012
Posted by Thomas A B Johnson on May 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Real-time mortgage market updates for May 11, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers. Click for the complete post : Mortgage Rates : Real-Time MBS Pricing, May 11, 2012.
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