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Gov’t Housing Program Offers Little Relief, Report Says

1:31 pm, October 31, 2011

A new government report spells out what’s wrong with the Home Affordable Modification Program, the government’s signature housing relief program.

 

Surprise on Refi Revamp: Key Regulator Agrees to Major Program Reforms

2:01 pm, October 25, 2011

The revamped program offers the banks a major incentive: If they grant a homeowner a new loan, they will no longer be on the hook to buy back the previous loan, ...

 

Obama to Announce New Remedies for Old Housing Problems

1:07 pm, October 24, 2011

President Obama will clarify some steps to alleviate the housing market’s woes in a speech today in Las Vegas.

 

Looking to Refinance? Don't Forget About Closing Costs

12:29 pm, October 11, 2011

Low mortgage rates may make refinancing tempting, but closing costs change the calculus.

 

Refinancing Your Mortgage? Understand Appraisals

2:00 pm, September 30, 2011

Mortgage rates are tantalizingly low. But for some homeowners, the opportunity to refinance could be scuttled by an appraisal.

 

Refinancing Now Can Save Your Financial Life

3:59 pm, September 16, 2011

Refinancing your mortgage loan now could put you on a sound financial footing.

 

5 Common Refinancing Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

2:30 pm, September 15, 2011

Homeowners with good credit and decent value from their homes have all the leverage they need to cut their monthly mortgage bill – if they avoid some costly mistakes.
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Gov't Mulls Expanding Mortgage Refinance Program

9:30 am, September 12, 2011

The federal government is looking at how it could help a greater number of homeowners who owe more than their house is worth refinance at today's historically low ...

 

White House Refinancing Plan: Working Against History

12:29 pm, August 26, 2011

Having had a couple of failed false starts with HAMP, Obama’s new mortgage refinancing plan has to work even harder to be effective.

 

For Retirees, a New Mortgage Might Just Work Out

12:00 pm, August 18, 2011

With interest rates so low, any retirees looking for a new place to live may find a better deal with a mortgage loan than by paying cash.

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