Mortgage StrategyDecember 27, 2014As 2015 Begins, Is Now The Right Time To Refinance Your Home?Factors to consider before starting a refinance. Hint: You'll want to look at more than just mortgage rates. Full analysis plus access to today's live rates.
About MortgagesNovember 11, 2014Which Is Better In Today’s Market — Fixed-Rate Mortgages Or Adjustable-Rate Mortgages?How to choose between a fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) and an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM), plus access to mortgage rates for both.
Mortgage RatesOctober 31, 201430-Year Mortgage Rates Average 3.98%; 15-Year Rates At 3.13%Mortgage rates are defying expert predictions. Analysis on today's 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgage rates, plus live quotes from lenders.
Mortgage RatesOctober 20, 20145 Types Of Homeowners Who Should Refinance Their Mortgage ASAPMortgage rates have dropped below 4%. APRs are low, too. Here are 5 homeowner-types who should refinance to today's low rates as soon as possible.
Mortgage RatesOctober 19, 2014Why Today’s Mortgage Rates Are So Low (Conv., FHA, VA, & Jumbo)Current mortgage rates are the lowest they've been this year, defying Wall Street and expert predictions. What analysts got wrong, plus today's live rate quotes.
Conventional LoansSeptember 29, 2014Conventional Loans Dominate U.S. Mortgage Market64% of August home loans were linked to conventional mortgage financing. Find out why, and read about FHA and VA financing, too. Get live mortgage rates.
Mortgage RatesSeptember 22, 2014Refinance Mortgage Rates (FHA, VA, USDA & Conventional)Refinance mortgage rates are lower for some borrowers than others -- especially those using "special" loan programs. Read more and get today's live rates.
Mortgage RatesSeptember 19, 2014FHA Mortgage Rates – Comparing FHA, USDA & Conventional LoansReviewing today's most widely-used loan programs. Helping you choose your best mortgage program at the lowest available mortgage rate.
FHA Home BuyingSeptember 10, 2014There’s An FHA Mortgage For Just About Everyone : Recapping The “Good Neighbor” Program, Construction 203k Loans, “Back To Work”, Purchase Loans, And MoreFHA mortgage loan facts, in Q&A format. Must-read for home buyers of all types. Common questions answered in plain English, plus live FHA mortgage rates.
FICO & Credit ScoresSeptember 10, 2014FICO Changes Expected To Boost Credit Scores, Lower Consumer Mortgage RatesA new FICO scoring method is expected to raise credit scores by 25 points, at minimum; and 100 points at maximum. Read more and get a live rate quote now.
FHA Home BuyingSeptember 3, 2014FHA HAWK Program: “Homeowners Armed With Knowledge” Get FHA MIP ReductionsAbout the FHA Homeowners Armed With Knowledge (HAWK) program. How the program works and how to apply. Get reduced FHA MIP plus today's live rate quotes.
Mortgage StrategySeptember 2, 2014Paid Cash For A Home At Auction? Refinance Your “Cash Out” The Next Day Via Delayed Financing Mortgage Loan.The "Delayed Financing" loan program allows cash buyers to do a cash-out refinance just one day after closing. Program rules, plus today's mortgage rates.
FICO & Credit ScoresAugust 29, 2014Current Mortgage Rates Dropping For FICO Scores Of 580+Lenders are lowering credit score requirements. Read more on today's minimum required FICO scores, and get a live mortgage rate quote.
Mortgage StrategyAugust 25, 2014Today’s Refinance Options: FHA, VA, HARP and Conventional LoansMortgage rates are a 14-month best and U.S. home values are rising. A review of today's refinance programs, plus live mortgage rate quotes.
FICO & Credit ScoresAugust 24, 2014New FICO Scoring Model Raises Your Credit ScoresA new FICO credit scoring model will raise borrower credit scores. Analysis of the changes, plus today's live mortgage rates.
VA RefinanceAugust 1, 2014VA Loans, Refinance Programs & Today’s Mortgage RatesHow to qualify for a VA loan guaranty, get your loan through underwriting, and close on the mortgage quickly. Rules and live mortgage rates.
VA LoansJuly 31, 2014100% VA Loans For Manufactured Homes & VA Mortgage RatesAbout VA loans, including approvals for non-standard homes such as mobile homes and income-producing properties. Live mortgage rate quotes.
Mortgage StrategyJuly 29, 20148 Things Your Mortgage Lender Should Disclose To YouAsk these 8 questions of your lender and you'll improve your chances of getting that great mortgage loan. Free mortgage rates available.
VA LoansJuly 13, 2014Current VA Mortgage Rates & VA Streamline Refinance Rules And RequirementsRules for the VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL), which is often called the VA Streamline Refinance. Live VA mortgage rates available.
Mortgage RatesJuly 13, 2014Tricks For Getting Lower Mortgage Interest Rates (FHA, VA & Conventional)Mortgage rates are at a 55-week low, but you can do even better. Simple tricks to get a better rate quote, plus access to today's live rates.