20May2013

VA Streamline Refinance : “Am I Eligible For The IRRRL Program?”

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Filed Under VA Mortgages

VA mortgages allow for 100% loans and no MIP. They also give access to the IRRRL -- among the biggest values in mortgage refinancing.

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20May2013

Mortgage Rates Today : Real-Time MBS Pricing, May 20, 2013

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Real-time mortgage market updates for May 20, 2013. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.

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20May2013

Mortgage Rates Preview : What To Do With Your Mortgage Rate?

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Filed Under Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates climbed last week. What will they do this week? Will mortgage rates rise again, or will they begin to settle back a bit?

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19May2013

Keep Your Credit Score High While Shopping For A Mortgage

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A mortgage credit inquiry is estimated to lower a credit score by 5 points or fewer. But only if you do it the right way. Here's how to protect your FICO while shopping for a mortgage.

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18May2013

HARP 3.0 Bill Gets Renewed Push In Congress

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Filed Under HARP Mortgages

HARP 3.0 talks re-ignite in Congress. The program may allow loans from 2010 plus "Re-HARPing" -- the refinance of an existing HARP home loan.

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17May2013

Housing Starts : Builders Now Break Ground On 600k+ Homes Annually

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Filed Under Real Estate Sales

Builders are making more Housing Starts and confidence in housing is growing. Home prices are expected to rise through 2013 and into 2014..

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17May2013

Mortgage Rates In Motion : Weekly MBS Prices At 5-Minute Intervals

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Real-time mortgage market updates for May 17, 2013. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.

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17May2013

Mortgage Rates : New 30-Year Mortgage Rate Surprises Buyers, Jumps To 3.51%

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Filed Under Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates rose on news that the Fed may end its QE3 program sooner-than-expected. What it means for the future of U.S. rates.

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