Mortgage RatesJuly 6, 2014Advice: Locking Mortgage Interest Rates For Your Home Loan (FHA, VA & USDA)Mortgage rates move constantly. 3 strategies for helping you to lock the lowest mortgage rate possible, plus access to today's live rates.
VA LoansJuly 6, 2014VA Loans: The Two Required Documents You’ll Need For Low VA Mortgage RatesVA loans can require only small amounts of paperwork, but you'll need these 2 documents to get approved quickly.
Mortgage ProductsJune 30, 2014HUD Selling Homes At 50% Off List Price With $100 Downpayment Via “Good Neighbor Next Door” ProgramBuy homes for 50% off list and with just $100 down via the Good Neighbor Next Door program. Read more and get today's live mortgage rates.
Mortgage RatesJune 29, 2014Today’s Mortgage Interest Rates and FHA, VA, Conventional & USDA LoansWant to lock today's lowest mortgage interest rate? Make sure your loan's got all the right characteristics. Analysis and live quotes.
HARP RefinanceJune 24, 2014HARP Loan Program & Today’s Mortgage Refinance Rates3 million closings later, the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) continues to aid U.S. homeowners. Rules and live mortgage rates.
Mortgage StrategyJune 13, 201414 Smart Ways To Preserve Your Mortgage Loan ApprovalSpecific behaviors to avoid while your mortgage loan's in process. The loan you save may be your own. Updated for mortgages in 2014.
Mortgage StrategyMay 25, 2014As Mortgage Rates Drop, Mortgage Standards Expand To Include Lower Credit ScoresEffective immediately, mortgage lenders have lowered minimum FICO requirements on home loans. Read more about the shift, and get today's live mortgage rates.
Mortgage RatesMay 22, 201415 & 30 Year Mortgage Rates – Fixed Mortgage RatesHow fixed-rate mortgage rates work, including a review of 30-year loans, 15-year loans, and more. In-depth analysis plus today's current fixed rate mortgage rates.
HARP RefinanceApril 15, 2014HARP 3 : What’s the #MyRefi Program And Who May Qualify (Including Mortgage Rates)"HARP 2" mortgages are slowing. What's next could be HARP 3 -- the #MYREFI program the government is calling "A Better Bargain For U.S. Homeowners". Get the story behind HARP 3 and see who may qualify.
Mortgage StrategyApril 4, 2014Make Your Purchase Offer Stand Apart With A “Quick Closing” Offer Of 30 Days Or FewerMortgage lenders needed 42 days, on average, to get buyers to the closing table last months. Need to close more quickly that than? Use these tips to speed your purchase mortgage approval.
FHA Home BuyingMarch 13, 2014Will The FHA Reduce Mortgage Insurance Premiums (MIP) For New And Existing Homeowners In 2014?Will the FHA reduce the MIP its new (and existing) homeowners pay in 2014? An analysis, plus today's live FHA mortgage rates.
Mortgage ProductsMarch 5, 2014Don’t Have 20% To Put Down? No Problem With These 5 Popular Mortgage Programs.You don't need a 20% downpayment to buy a home. Mortgage guidelines are loosening and mortgage rates are low. Read more and get today's rates.
Mortgage StrategyFebruary 16, 2014FHA, VA, HARP And USDA Mortgages: If At First You Don’t Succeed, Apply, Apply AgainWant to get your mortgage approved? Your odds can improve when you apply with more than one bank. Read more about "investor overlays" here.
HARP RefinanceFebruary 9, 2014HARP Guidelines Changed : Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Qualify Additional U.S. Homeowners For HARPThe HARP program has been expanded to include more U.S. homeowners. See who's affected and get today's live HARP mortgage rates.
FHA Home BuyingJanuary 25, 2014Get Approved For An FHA Mortgage & Live FHA Mortgage RatesFHA mortgage rates are low, and downpayment requirements are small. Here's how to apply and get approved for an FHA-backed mortgage.
Mortgage RatesJanuary 14, 2014Mortgage Rates In 2014 : What To Expect From The 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage This YearWhat does 43 years of mortgage rate data tell us about the market for 2014? Read up, and look ahead for rate-locking advice.
FHA Home BuyingJanuary 13, 2014FHA Loans For Home Buyers: How It Works & What To DoThere's an FHA loan for just about anyone. Read about FHA loans, how to get one, and where to access to today's live FHA mortgage rates.
UncategorizedDecember 26, 2013Finance Home Improvement Projects Via FHA, VA MortgageWant cash for home improvement projects? Use the traditional "cash-out" refinance, or look to the FHA and VA home improvement loans.
Mortgage NewsDecember 17, 2013Foreclosure Activity Drops; 2014 Foreclosures To Sell At Steep DiscountsForeclosures sell for an average discount of 17%, but foreclosed homes are getting harder to find. Here's where to look, and how to get the best mortgage deals.
HARP RefinanceDecember 11, 2013Mel Watt Confirmed As Director Of The FHFA; How Long Before HARP 3 Becomes Available To Everyone?Mel Watt was confirmed as Director of the FHFA. What this means for U.S. homeowners and mortgage rates; and the timetable for HARP 3.0.