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5-Year ARM Hits New Low

9:48 am, April 26, 2012

The adjustable rate mortgage is good for people with relatively short time frames.

 

Don't Wait for a Principal Reduction on Your Home

9:48 am, April 13, 2012

For underwater homeowners and many who want to help them, there is a Holy Grail: principal reduction. But will the government make this idea a reality?

 

What the Jobs Report Actually Means for Borrowers

10:56 am, April 10, 2012

An underwhelming jobs report has some investors skittish about the economy, but what does it mean for interest rates?

 

What to Consider Before Refinancing Your Car Loan

3:55 pm, March 13, 2012

Many car owners are choosing to refinance to benefit from today’s unexpectedly low auto loan rates, but there are a number of issues to consider before you sign ...

 

8 Potential Money Pitfalls for Retirees

6:00 am, March 10, 2012

While retirement can be a great time to enjoy the later years of life, there are several traps to watch out for to guarantee your money lasts.

 

With Rates This Low, Should You Refinance Again?

2:02 pm, February 03, 2012

With mortgage rates at record lows, many are wondering whether it’s an opportune time to refinance again. Here’s a look at the pros and cons of the decision.
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New Mortgage Calculator More Accurately Predicts If You Qualify

4:56 pm, November 10, 2011

A new calculator on The Mortgage Professor site incorporates the latest underwriting rules from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Housing Administration to ...

 

4M Homeowners Eligible for Foreclosure Review

9:18 am, November 02, 2011

About 4 million homeowners who may have been improperly foreclosed upon in 2009 and 2010 are getting an opportunity to have their cases reviewed.

 

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, ...

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