Mortgage Rate Lock Advice: Float/Lock For Week Of August 16, 2015
August 17, 2015 in Mortgage Rates
What’s ahead for this week’s market and how will the Federal Reserve affect today’s sub-4% interest rates? Market analysis, plus complimentary mortgage rate quotes.
Interview with David Stevens, President & CEO, Mortgage Bankers Association
August 11, 2015 in Interviews
TheMortgageReports.com interviews David Stevens, President & CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). In-depth perspective on mortgages and the U.S. housing market.
Interview with Sandra Thompson, Deputy Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency
August 4, 2015 in Interviews
TheMortgageReports.com interviews Sandra Thompson, Deputy Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). In-depth perspective on mortgages and the U.S. housing market.
Mortgage Rates vs APR: How To Get Your Best Mortgage Deal
August 1, 2015 in About Mortgages
Analysis on the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) formula used by mortgage lenders, and how to turn it to your advantage. Mortgage rate quotes today are their lowest in 9 weeks.
Government Extends HARP Refi Program, Effective Immediately
July 30, 2015 in HARP Refinance
The government has extended the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP). Find out if your mortgage qualifies, and get today’s live mortgage rates which are near all-time lows.
Refinance Trends: What Are Today’s Most Popular Refi Loans?
July 17, 2015 in Mortgage Strategy
Homeowners are abandoning 30-year home loans. They’re choosing 15-year loans instead. Find out why the 15-year is popular and compare today’s rates which are near their of lowest of all-time.
How Foreign National Buyers Of U.S. Real Estate Manage Currency Risks
July 15, 2015 in Mortgage Strategy
Foreign national buyers accounted for 7% U.S. housing market in the year ending March 2014. How foreign nationals manage their currency risks for maximum safety.
“Effective” FHA Mortgage Rates Drop; FHA Loans Even Cheaper
July 13, 2015 in FHA Home Buying
The monthly cost of an FHA loan continues to move lower. What to know about FHA home loans, plus access to today’s live FHA mortgage rates which are now near all-time lows.
NYSE Outage, Greece, & China Drop Mortgage Rates To New Lows
July 8, 2015 in Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates are dropping quickly, affected by news on all fronts. China, Greece, jobs… even the NYSE outage has played a role. Today’s new rates are now the lowest in 6 weeks.