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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?

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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?

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Troubled Homeowners May Get a Break on Mortgage Principals

12:53 pm, March 26, 2012

Freddie Mac is hinting that government-sponsored home mortgages may soon offer for a big “out” for troubled homeowners – reduced principal on their mortgages.
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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 ...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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