Thursday, February 28, 2013
New Record Low Mortgage Rates Not Enough to Keep Applications Up
Mortgage interest rates fell to a new all-time low this past week, according to mortgage finance company Freddie Mac, but the Mortgage Bankers Association reported a decrease in demand for mortgage applications at the same time. The average rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage fell to 3.31 percent, excluding points, the second week in [...]
5 Design Tips to Cure ?Model Home Syndrome?
Looking for a new home with all the modern amenities, but wish you could maintain that old-home feel? These budget-friendly tricks are easy to implement but can have a lasting impact on the character of your home.
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Report: Landlord Accuses Candy Spelling of Squatting in Carlyle Condo
She may be the widow of one of the most acclaimed (and wealthy) American TV producers, but Candy Spelling is getting anything but praise from her landlord at The Carlyle on Wilshire. In fact, the "Beverly Hills, 90210" producer's wife may face eviction.
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Home Depot Beats Street Estimates
I have been watching HD for a while now thinking about adding this issue long in my retirement account believe it or not.� Before you say I am crazy, remember that most of those foreclosed homes that now make more than 50% of all sales in the bubble states need a good amount of repair [...]
Source: http://mrmortgage.ml-implode.com/2008/11/18/home-depot-beats-street-estimates/
Home Loans With Bad Credit: Why Online Loan Deals Are the Best Option
Traditionally, bad credit borrowers have found it hard to get home loan approval. But the Internet has made finding a lender willing to grant home loans with bad credit easier than ever.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7408788
Who pays for damage from a meteor?
Read full story for latest details.
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The Benefits of Using a Mortgage Broker To Get The Ideal Loan For You
Searching for the most suitable mortgage for your requirements along with your budget may be a tough and often challenging task. The variety of mortgage products currently available ensures that clients can benefit from a variety of options, and these kinds of options improve the likelihood of getting an excellent value mortgage loan.
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FHFA Shows Little Sign of Allowing Mortgage Principal Write-downs
The Federal Housing Finance Agency, the regulator for mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, does not seem interested in taking up the Obama Administration up on its proposal to allow the two companies to write-down loan balances for struggling homeowners. In a hearing Tuesday before U.S. senators, FHFA acting director Edward DeMarco continued to [...]
U.S. regulator says settlements with banks are appropriate
``Earlier this month freshman U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren took regulators to task at a Senate hearing for what she perceived as their lenient treatment of financial institutions engaging in misconduct. In an exchange that drew applause from protesters in the audience, Warren demanded to know the last time banking and financial market regulators had taken Wall Street banks to trial, as opposed to settling the cases.''
Source: http://ml-implode.com/staticnews/2013-02-28_USregulatorsayssettlementswithbanksareappropriate.html
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Securing Home Loans With Bad Credit: 3 Steps To Likely Approval
Getting a home loan with bad credit is no dream, with thousands of bad credit borrowers buying homes each year. But the chances of making a successful application are improved with 3 key steps.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7406962
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Mortgage Matters: Refis, insurance and divorce
Rates stay almost the same; more details about HARP refis, mortgage insurance, and divorce.
Source: http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/refis-insurance-and-divorce.aspx
DIY Digs With Bob Vila: Pendant Lighting
Looking for pendant lighting ideas? Whether hung singly or in multiples, these versatile fixtures offer bright possibilities.
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Low Rates May Not Be Enough For Mortgage Market
How affordable are U.S. mortgages these days? For many months now, analysts have been saying that the combination of rock-bottom interest rates and low home prices have created a climate of extreme affordability for home buyers. In the latest report on existing-home sales, the National Association of Realtors beamed about evidences of a housing recovery. [...]
Source: http://www.loan.com/blog/2012/06/20/low-rates-may-not-be-enough-for-mortgage-market/
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Leonardo DiCaprio?s Home Is Listed as Rental, Again
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio isn't quite sure of the best way to market his Malibu home.
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Home Prices in 20 U.S. Cities Increase by Most Since 2006
The S&P/Case-Shiller index of property values increased 6.8 percent from December 2011, the biggest year-to-year gain since July 2006, after advancing 5.4 percent in November, a report showed today in New York. The median projection of 30 economists surveyed by Bloomberg called for a 6.6 percent advance. Nineteen of 20 cities showed gains.
Source: http://ml-implode.com/staticnews/2013-02-26_HomePricesin20USCitiesIncreasebyMostSince2006.html
Mortgage Matters: Twist in short sale rule
Treasury lays down a rule governing short sales, but will make borrowers enforce it.
Source: http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/twist-in-short-sale-rule.aspx
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The Seven Major Benefits of Getting Mortgage Pre-Qualification
Applying for a mortgage pre-qualification is the first step in getting a home loan. Basically, you just give a lender or mortgage professional your name, phone number, and some basic information and they will give you a general idea of how much you can borrow. It's simple. Yet the benefits can be very helpful.
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$19.9M Atlanta mansion offers lush Hollywood life
This 40,000 square-foot mansion has played a prominent role in television shows and movies. But it isn't in Beverly Hills; it's in Buckhead, a wealthy suburban neighborhood of Atlanta.
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Securing Mortgage Loans With Bad Credit Is Easier After Credit Restoration
Bad credit ratings affect mortgages through interest rates and affordability - two crucial areas. Getting mortgage loans with bad credit, which are affordable depends on some simple steps being taken in advance.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7422506
Securing Home Loans With Bad Credit: Some Tips to Help Towards Approval
Mortgages are not easy to get when poor credit history and limited financial resources are features. But getting home loans with bad credit is still possible, with ways to improve the chances of approval.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7442779
America's Best Places to Live
These terrific small cities offer what American families care about most -- strong job opportunities, great schools, low crime, quality health care, and plenty to do. And they're true communities too
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Based on User Feedback, We Revamped Our iPhone App for an Even Better Experience
When we first launched our iPhone app in September 2008, we were excited to give consumers a new way to find homes to buy or rent while on the go. And throughout the years, we made many updates, incorporated new features, and expanded our mobile suite. We?ve gone from one iPhone app–simply dedicated to finding [...]
Source: http://corp.truliablog.com/2013/01/17/iphone-redesign/
What Can You Rent for $1,000 a Month?
We've done some hunting in our listings database to see what you can rent around the nation with a budget of $1,000. From studio apartments to single-family homes, here's what we found.
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Mortgage Matters: Feds may force mods
Feds might prohibit foreclosures until borrowers have been found ineligible for mods.
Source: http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/feds-may-force-mods.aspx
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Virtual Mortgage Underwriting - Eight Reasons Why You Should Try It
Virtual mortgage underwriting is all the rage now. It is a form of outsourcing where tasks are completed by remote mortgage processors. Businesses in the housing industry have long been searching for ways to minimize their operating costs.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7464139
I Think I?m Turning Japanese, I Really Think So
The quantitative easing game is on.� When you step back and think about this logically, it all makes sense and is quite simple really.� What did we learn from Japan? They lost a decade but they did not lose their entire financial system and throw their nation into Armageddon and chaos. The Japanese experience looks [...]
Source: http://mrmortgage.ml-implode.com/2008/11/25/i-think-im-turning-japanese-i-really-think-so/
Mortgage Refinance Rates: Lifting the Weight of Financial Pressure
When a mortgage becomes too expensive to maintain, renegotiating terms is the best way forward. Securing low mortgage refinance rates is the key to the success of the strategy.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7434402
Rascal Flatts? Joe Don Rooney Lists ?Un-Nashville? Home
Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney is selling his Tennessee home for $1.67 million. The home's contemporary interior, set against a pastoral backdrop in Brentwood, TN, makes a dramatic statement.
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Helen Mirren?s LA Garden Estate for Rent
The 6,699-square-foot estate has 5 bedrooms, 7 baths and is listed for $40,000 per month.
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Fewer Foreclosures Expected As 60-Day Mortgage Lates Drop
As the economy improves, fewer homeowners go delinquent. This will soon reduce the number of foreclosures for sale nationwide.
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Reuters is Writing Stories to Help JP Morgan Defend Itself from the NYAG Now
J.P. Morgan's outside counsel at Sullivan & Cromwell are showing signs of desperation in their mortgage securities fraud lawsuits. You know the ones that the bank says in SEC fillings are now $140 billion of litigation. Last week the banks lawyers got a Reuters reporter to write a hit piece on the New York Attorney General's $22 billion civil fraud suit against JPM/ Bear Stearns/ EMC.
Special Servicers Sort Out Billions in Delinquent CMBS
Data indicate the current volatility in commercial real estate prices and loan traffic in and out of delinquency will continue to keep billions in securitized CRE loans under the auspices of special servicers.
Monday, February 25, 2013
Home Values Decline in Fourth Quarter
McLean, VA ? Freddie Mac (OTC:FMCC) announced today the results of its fourth quarter Conventional Mortgage Home Price Index (CMHPI).
Source: http://www.freddiemac.com/news/archives/rates/2011/4qhpi10.html?attr=rssMrtR
I Think I?m Turning Japanese, I Really Think So
The quantitative easing game is on.� When you step back and think about this logically, it all makes sense and is quite simple really.� What did we learn from Japan? They lost a decade but they did not lose their entire financial system and throw their nation into Armageddon and chaos. The Japanese experience looks [...]
Source: http://mrmortgage.ml-implode.com/2008/11/25/i-think-im-turning-japanese-i-really-think-so/
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Retired and Want to Stay in The Family Home? Consider a Reverse Mortgage
You have faithfully paid your mortgage for years. Now it's time for a mortgage to pay you. According to a recent study by one of the leading retired persons associations, over 75% of those surveyed want to stay in the family home for as long as possible.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7408616
?Kardashians Take Miami? Home Hits the Market
Although Kim Kardashian is reportedly house-shopping in Miami, she's apparently not interested in buying the home she and Kourtney shared during the filming of "Kourtney and Kim Take Miami." The house is now on the market for $14.5 million.
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Matthew Perry Sells Modern Mansion in Hollywood Hills
Matthew Perry may have retired from his day job on "Friends," but he's kept busy dabbling in real estate.
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Response to Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein?s Bloomberg TV interview
This is not pointed at Goldman Sachs per say or Lloyd directly.�� I do feel that we treat grey areas in business endeavors as morally okay just because we may not have adapted with rules to prevent overt exploitation.�� This comment is not about that. I do have to say that Mr. Blankfein should not [...]
Housing: Play the rebound
Housing stocks, which not so long ago looked as likely to pay off as a $2 Powerball ticket, have become a hot commodity.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/money_realestate/~3/4jfoACaUj7w/index.html
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Place Your Bets on Which Sovereign Nation Will Fall First
Now we can all watch the bets being placed on the solvency of sovereign nations. Place your bets folks.� It is amazing that we can see in real time the default risk of sovereign nations but US Banks still can’t find a way to value mortgage backed securities made up of a few hundred mortgage [...]
DIY Digs With Bob Vila: Pendant Lighting
Looking for pendant lighting ideas? Whether hung singly or in multiples, these versatile fixtures offer bright possibilities.
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Mortgage Refinance Interest Rates: Cutting Costs to Alleviate Financial Pressure
When a mortgage becomes difficult to meet, a refinancing loan is a sound solution. But only when the mortgage refinancing interest rates are lower than the original, can it be of any real benefit.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7435164
Streamline Refinances: Comparing The FHA, VA, HARP, USDA Streamline Programs
Streamline Refinance programs waive income, asset, credit and employment verification. No appraisals are needed, either.
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How Much House Can You Get for $150,000?
This week, we're looking at homes priced around $150,000.
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Sunday, February 24, 2013
Getting Home Loans With Bad Credit: Tips to Increasing Your Approval Chances
Getting a mortgage approved depends on a number of factors, but having a strong application is key to success. For applicants seeking home loans with bad credit, there are ways to improve approval chances.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7446340
How economics became the hijacked science
``Haering and Douglas also argue the measures of economic success are biased. A meticulous investigation into the way the United States calculates its Gross Domestic Product shows that the official measure is overstated. A notable example is the biased estimate of quality improvements, which lowers reported inflation rates and increases real GDP. The book cites academic research estimating that this "quality inflation" explains about 20 percent of the reported gap between American and European productivity.''
Source: http://ml-implode.com/staticnews/2013-02-24_Howeconomicsbecamethehijackedscience.html
Mortgage Underwriting Services - Four Things Considered By Contract Underwriters
Many banks and lenders cannot do without mortgage underwriting services. They need these services to reduce their overall time and cost for processing house loans. If you are looking to save money, you should also buy these services.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7462365
How FHA Home Loans For Those With Bad Credit Work
The economic crisis has affected everyone, lowering credit scores and narrowing loan opportunities. Buying a home may be harder, but there are options, not least FHA home loans for those with bad credit.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7415089
Securing Home Loans With Bad Credit: Some Tricks That Make It Happen
Bad credit borrowers can have a tough time securing loans, but approval is certainly possible. So, when seeking a home loan with bad credit there is every reason to feel confident.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7434391
New Mortgage Rule Aims to Protect Borrowers - USA Today
A new federal rule on home loan lending will give consumers more protection against risky mortgages, the government says, but it isn't immediately expected to make mortgages easier to get. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today adopted the rule, which it says spells out what lenders must do to ensure that borrowers can afford their mortgages.
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How to Become a Mortgage Broker?
Mortgage brokers find the best buyer for the lenders and search the best lenders for the buyers from the buyer's perspective, thus acting as a bridge between the two parties and remain an important part till the whole processes over. They have the knowledge, expertise, experience and expanding network to fulfil the demand of the customers. There are training centres to provide satisfactory training to enhance the capabilities of a company. This is due to the fact that mortgage business is a growing one; the training schools have come into existence. The brokers who have completed training are given a license, which is an authorized tag and gives recognition and make them more reliable than those without license. They train the mortgage brokers on how to provide the most cost effective methods of obtaining the finance that is needed for the customer.
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How to Secure Home Loans With Bad Credit, Quickly and Simply
Mortgages may be huge debts, but under the right circumstances, even bad credit borrowers can secure one. There are lenders who grant home loans with bad credit, as long as the right boxes are ticked.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7515774
5 Design Tips to Cure ?Model Home Syndrome?
Looking for a new home with all the modern amenities, but wish you could maintain that old-home feel? These budget-friendly tricks are easy to implement but can have a lasting impact on the character of your home.
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Christmas Came With Lowest Mortgage Rates
Inspired words and stories and moments come and go, as do the less than ideal ones. Coping is a reaction to these, some dwell... others swell... you never can tell what you'd do if faced with the ultimate obstacle in your way. This particular prose isn't about Individuality though; it's about something kind of special. You see, Christmas came early for me. I know Saints & I've met Angels and that's what this is about. Most of us can look around and find gifts, things given to us selflessly and without further thought. For anyone reading this who can't, your day will come... I am very confident of that.
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Foreclosure filings drop to five-year low in U.S. recovery
Bloomberg - Foreclosure filings in the U.S. fell to a five-year low last month as lenders sought to avoid seizing property and a housing recovery showed signs of taking hold. The number of default, auction and seizure notices sent to homeowners in April totaled 188,780, down 14 percent from a year earlier and 5 percent [...]
Tips for Avoiding Rental Property Disasters
Here are a few things rental property owners can do to ease headaches and help reduce the risk of having issues. They don?t always work, but hopefully they will be worth your while to implement and follow.
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Saturday, February 23, 2013
Buffet?s Investment in Goldman ? Nothing To See Here
Bloomberg put out a great story on the Lehman saga over the weekend. We already knew most of it, but the color and detail makes for a fun read. One thing I found particularly interesting is how Buffet was ready to do a deal with Lehman during its crisis period. If he would have done [...]
Source: http://mrmortgage.ml-implode.com/2008/11/10/buffets-investment-in-goldman-nothing-to-see-here/
Mortgage Rates Preview : Are Mortgage Rates Dropping This Week?
Will mortgage rates fall this week? Here's a look ahead at the markets, and how mortgage rates may be expected to respond.
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Housing: Play the rebound
Housing stocks, which not so long ago looked as likely to pay off as a $2 Powerball ticket, have become a hot commodity.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/money_realestate/~3/4jfoACaUj7w/index.html
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Mortgage Matters: Spring sales may bloom
Buyers�have awoken from their winter sleep and�are prowling�areas studded with "For Sale" signs.
Source: http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/spring-sales-may-bloom.aspx
Foreclosure filings drop to five-year low in U.S. recovery
Bloomberg - Foreclosure filings in the U.S. fell to a five-year low last month as lenders sought to avoid seizing property and a housing recovery showed signs of taking hold. The number of default, auction and seizure notices sent to homeowners in April totaled 188,780, down 14 percent from a year earlier and 5 percent [...]
What Is Refinance Without Appraisal Mortgage?
Homeowners who want to refinance their domestic property will find it quite troublesome to get an appraisal for their house. In fact, whether or not they will potentially be able to acquire refinance mortgage can also be affected by an appraisal. Refinancing plans of homeowners are even ruined simply because even appraisals of lower value cannot be afforded by many of them.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7449310
Real Look at the ?Credit Market?
The credit markets remain unprecedentedly tight despite what you hear by the popular media on how the TED spreads, swap spreads, LIBOR/OIS etc etc are improving.�� These are just indicators and everyone has their favorite. Their movement from Armageddon levels absolutely does not mean that we will get a thaw in commercial or consumer lending [...]
Source: http://mrmortgage.ml-implode.com/2008/11/04/real-look-at-the-credit-market/
Beacon shines a light on mortgage risks
There's about to be a new number in the numbers game that determines if you're going to get that home loan.
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Complaint Against B of A on Unintended Consequences
A $70-million lawsuit against Bank of America and one of its executives in Florida illustrates how negligence and mortgage banking procedure oversight complaints can lead to a very costly chain of litigation action.
Friday, February 22, 2013
Where Americans are moving to - and from
Read full story for latest details.
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Three Cornerstone Themes for Growth in 2012
As the last quarter of 2011 dawns, the 2012 business plan of a financial services firm - including mortgage lenders and servicers - should involve initiatives that address the finer points of three important themes.
Refinancing Your Mortgage - How Long Before I Can Refinance As a New Buyer?
Many homeowners are interested to know how soon after buying a home can they refinance their mortgage. Here are some things homeowners should know about how long it takes before a home loan can be refinanced.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7496520
Housing to drive economic growth
The bursting of the housing bubble plunged the economy into a recession from which it has yet to fully recover. But economists say this could finally be the year that housing lifts us out of the doldrums.
Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/money_realestate/~3/OhquKkznV-M/index.html
Home construction off to strong start
Home construction got off to a strong start in 2013, as builders filed for the greatest number of permits in more than four years in January
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Mortgage Brokers - Should You Use Them?
There are many who do not see the value of using a mortgage broker to assist them in gaining advice and obtaining a financial product. They might reason that the internet is overflowing with information that allows them to make a wise choice and that they can find and apply for finance independently. So is there really any great benefit to using a mortgage broker?
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7406964
Better Schools Equal Fewer Foreclosures For Sale
When a potential homebuyer is looking for a house, many variables are taken into account, but generally "location, location, location" are the top three. This becomes an especially important consideration if the family involved has children who will be attending public school.
Home Loans With Bad Credit: 3 Keys To Unlocking Approval
Low credit scores no longer have the negative impact they once did, so getting a home loan with bad credit is possible. Still, there are keys to securing approval - 3 in particular.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7422493
VA Loans Get Cheaper : Basic Allowance For Housing Rises For 2013
The military Basic Allowance for Housing increases for 2013. VA home loans may be more affordable.
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Source: http://themortgagereports.com/12058/va-loans-get-cheaper-basic-allowance-for-housing-rises-for-2013
Refinancing Mortgage Loans With Bad Credit: How to Secure Approval
An affordable mortgage can become expensive over time, thanks to worsening financial situations. But rather than lose a home, there are viable options available, and refinancing mortgage loans with bad credit is not great problem.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7423901
What To Do When Your Loan Modification Gets Denied for HAMP Loan Modification
This article summarizes the reasons most loans are denied for a loan modification. It also explains exactly what other options are available to homeowners who want to keep their homes.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7451469
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Sacha Baron Cohen?s Los Angeles Home for Sale
The comedian and his wife, actress Isla Fisher, have listed their mid-century compound.
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Thursday, February 21, 2013
Parents Helping Kids Get Mortgage Loans
In these days of economic uncertainty, many potential homebuyers are asking their parents for help. Today buyers are facing the most stringent lending standards in decades as well as a shaky job market. They are often in need of a good chunk of change in order to qualify for a home purchase. According to a [...]
Source: http://www.loan.com/blog/2011/12/28/parents-helping-kids-get-mortgage-loans/
Designer of the Month: Garrison Hullinger
We sat down with designer Garrison Hullinger to find out what life as a self-made designer is really like.
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Home Loans With Bad Credit: Easy Steps to Improving Your Approval Chances
When it comes to getting home loans with bad credit, the quality of the application is vitally important. But there are some easy steps to take that can improve your approval chances.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7478827
Response to Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein?s Bloomberg TV interview
This is not pointed at Goldman Sachs per say or Lloyd directly.�� I do feel that we treat grey areas in business endeavors as morally okay just because we may not have adapted with rules to prevent overt exploitation.�� This comment is not about that. I do have to say that Mr. Blankfein should not [...]
My home was a former meth lab
Read full story for latest details.
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Zillow Speaker Series: Roger Bialous, Co-Founder of Georgetown Brewing
Like most small businesses, the story of Georgetown Brewing Company is one of entrepreneurship.
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5 Home ?Upgrades? You Should Avoid
Before you find yourself saying, "What was I thinking?" see which five home upgrades topped last year's list of loss leaders.
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2012?s Truliamazing Highlights and Successes
Each year has a critical place in Trulia?s history, and 2012 is no exception. But since Trulia began giving consumers the inside scoop on real estate in September of 2005, it?s hard to argue there was ever a bigger year for the company in terms of milestones, growth, and product innovation. Trulia became a publicly [...]
Source: http://corp.truliablog.com/2013/01/03/2012s-truliamazing-highlights-and-successes/
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Mortgage Matters: Lock ahead of the Fed
Fed meets today, and for mortgage borrowers, there's more potential for bad news than good.
Source: http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/lock-ahead-of-the-fed.aspx
Home Loan Mortgages With Bad Credit: Lowering Costs For An Affordable Deal
The cost of buying a home is certainly not cheap. But even when securing a home loan mortgage with bad credit, there are affordable options. Three factors can lower costs to make them so.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7490071
How to Become Mortgage Free Faster: Tips on How to Pay-Off Your Loan Quick
Being saddled with mortgage payments can be a load on your finances. Even if you have a low interest rate, your interest payments can add up to your loan amount over a period of time. The longer you pay-off your mortgage amount, the bigger it will get.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7405589
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
From Chicago to Isle of Palms: Trulia is a Go-To Source
A couple weeks ago, we introduced My Trulia Success ? a program where we spotlight our users and share their experiences with all of you. This week, we?re talking to Julie ? a user who?s been lucky enough to find multiple homes on Trulia. Julie first learned about Trulia around the time her daughter was [...]
Source: http://corp.truliablog.com/2013/01/23/mytruliasuccess-julies-story/
Home Loans For People With Bad Credit: Making Homes Affordable to All
The development of home loans for people with bad credit has opened up a world of possibilities for bad credit borrowers. But to get approval, some strict criteria must be met and compromises accepted.
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Current, Expected Delinquency Rate Improvements Remain Weak
Weak overall improvements in the delinquency and foreclosure rate during the third quarter point to weak near-future improvement expectations.
The Need for Refinancing for All
Homeowners who made their home purchase prior to June 1, 2009 were rewarded with special mortgage refinance programs. These programs were especially helpful for those who bought during the housing boom when prices were inflated. This is a very limited amount of homeowners when compared to the overall number of people who own a home. The need for refinancing for all at a time when mortgage rates are at record lows is obvious for those who do not fit into the eligibility criteria for the current special programs that are available. In last week's State of the Union address, President Obama stated that "overlapping regulations are keeping responsible young families from buying their first home" and requested a streamlined process for mortgages in order to further help economic growth. The President stated that, at a time when mortgage rates are near a 50 year low, too many families who want to buy a home and have solid credit are rejected and too many who want to refinance are being denied even if they have never missed a payment. The Menendez-Box bill was submitted last year in September 2012 and still has not passed. The legislation could help millions of American families refinance while Federal Reserve is keeping mortgage rates low. Last week, the bill was reintroduced again. Called the Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act, the bill would streamline requirements for homeowners to refinance, similar to HARP and FHA streamline refinances. It would also extend the HARP program for an extra year through the end of 2014. This week the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released the November 2012 Refinance Report which shows that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have reached a new milestone with nearly 2 million HARP refinances. In November, approximately 130,000 homeowners refinanced through HARP making it the second highest volume month in 2012. Between January and November of 2012, approximately 1 million mortgages were refinanced through the HARP program. This alone was more than the volume of any single year since the inception of the program in 2009. According to the report, record low mortgage rates and enhancements to the program are responsible for the continued high volume of HARP loans. Although many may think this move to refinancing for all is not necessary because home prices are increasing, this type of program would reach a larger volume of homeowners, increase business for the mortgage industry and get needed cash flowing into the economy. Lending guidelines remain strict at this time making it difficult for many homeowners to refinance no matter what their circumstances may be. Many homeowners have held their property for a long time and are not eligible for HARP because they are not underwater. Nevertheless, these same homeowners may have gone through a personal financial crisis, such as a job loss, but have continued to make their monthly mortgage payments. These are among the responsible homeowners that the bill is aimed at. The bill would provide reduced refinance fees, no cost appraisals and no need for employment and income verifications. It would provide a streamlined process similar to the FHA streamline refinance and it would not require outside appraisals similar to the HARP program. At a time when economic growth is needed, passing of this bill will allow for millions of homeowners to refinance which, ultimately, will put more money in their pocket. This money is often spent for other necessities which leads to economic growth. Economic growth leads to more jobs which is currently needed. The job market has been improving, but still has a long way to go as too many people are still out of work. Jobless claims for the week ending February 9th fell to the lowest level since July 2008, according to the Labor Department. While this is good news, the unemployment rate is still too high. Steps, such as streamlined refinancing, should be taken to promote economic growth which is what is needed for a full economic recovery from the financial crisis that hit everyone several years ago. FreeRateUpdate.com researches and reports advertised rates of active lenders within the FreeRateUpdate.com network.
Source: http://ml-implode.com/staticnews/2013-02-20_TheNeedforRefinancingforAll.html
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How Home Loans With Bad Credit Provide Access to Affordable Mortgages
The availability of home loans with bad credit means even bad credit borrowers can now secure funds to buy a home. But there are criteria to meet and some secrets to improving approval chances.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7412317
How Mortgage Loans With Bad Credit Can Be Secured Quickly
Securing mortgage loans with bad credit comes down to more than credit scores and income. Lenders look at a web of factors, making it possible for bad credit borrowers to get the green light.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7424121
Finding A Mortgage Broker For Your Commercial Mortgage
Businesses and individuals who need a commercial mortgage have several options when looking for financing. There are banks, third-party lenders and brokers. Although markets and modern technology have made the differences between these options less obvious, many businesses still choose to go through a commercial broker.
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Securing Mortgage Loans With Bad Credit Is Easier After Credit Restoration
Bad credit ratings affect mortgages through interest rates and affordability - two crucial areas. Getting mortgage loans with bad credit, which are affordable depends on some simple steps being taken in advance.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7422506
Mortgage Matters: Lock ahead of the Fed
Fed meets today, and for mortgage borrowers, there's more potential for bad news than good.
Source: http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/lock-ahead-of-the-fed.aspx
FHA Mortgages : Common Questions From Borrowers With Bad Credit
The FHA mortgage program is lenient toward borrowers with no credit history, or a derogatory credit history. Common questions answered.
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How to Get Lower Mortgage Rates?
It may be psychological but mortgage rates tend to become bigger once the property or gadget bought from it declines in value. Or maybe, you just got tired of paying for it all these years. But did you know that you can lower those rates by simply taking chances in refinancing a current loan or mortgage?
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7477664
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
The Main Advantages of Refinancing Your Home
Many homeowners are hearing about refinancing their home loan these days. Whether it is at their bank, on a television ad, or maybe they have overheard others talking about it. Either way, refinancing a home mortgage now is a very popular option for many homeowners due to favorable interest rates and a recovering housing market. Many homeowners though do not understand mortgage refinance or the benefits it can provide. Here are some of the most popular advantages to refinancing a home loan.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7497999
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Most dangerous U.S. cities
Crime rates inched slightly higher in 2011. Here are the cities that reported the highest rates of murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary and car theft, according to CQ Press' annual analysis of FBI data.
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Greece CDS sellers payout $2.89 billion to settle contracts
Hopefully this will work out in the end and this nation among others will get their budget and entitlements in order.� At the end of the day, you need to have services that match what you can tax from your people so that you are not incurring debt that can have disastrous effects in the [...]
The Trulia PR Team?s 2012 Dream Homes
Throughout the entire year, the internal PR team has seen some extremely beautiful homes on Trulia – from�million dollar mansions in Los Angeles to more modest beach homes off the coast of Miami. As part of our end-of-year tradition, we’ve asked our internal PR team members, Ken, Daisy, Vanessa, Cristin and newbies Matt and Korina [...]
Source: http://corp.truliablog.com/2012/12/28/the-trulia-pr-teams-2012-dream-homes/
Fed Hopes to Lower Interest Rates, But Will It Help?
In order to ?support a stronger economy? and keep inflation at the right level, the Federal Reserve decided today to purchase bonds with longer maturities, while selling off its shorter-term bonds, in hopes that long-term interest rates will continue to fall. The Federal Open Market Committee announced that it will buy $400 billion worth of [...]
Source: http://www.loan.com/blog/2011/09/21/fed-hopes-to-lower-interest-rates-but-will-it-help/
Housing Seen as Emerging Bright Spot by Freddie Mac Economists
``December housing starts were above expectations, up 37 percent from December 2011 at an annual rate of 954,000. Housing starts have posted year-over-year gains every month since September 2011. Existing home sales rose 9 percent and new home sales 20 percent from December 2011 to December 2012 and house prices are increasing nationally. The Freddie Mac House Price index is expected to rise 3 to 4 percent in 2013. ''
Why You Should Consider a Mortgage Broker
Are you looking to buy a new home? Perhaps you need a loan to cover a financial need? Which would be better, go at it alone or get a mortgage broker? While there are benefits in being your own agent you shall soon see that it is far better to use a mortgage broker.
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Mortgage Shopping: How to Compare Good Faith Estimates
How do you isolate the relevant costs that you need to review so you can make a better decision on the lower cost provider for mortgage financing?
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Mortgage Matters: Spring sales may bloom
Buyers�have awoken from their winter sleep and�are prowling�areas studded with "For Sale" signs.
Source: http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/spring-sales-may-bloom.aspx
Virtual Mortgage Underwriting - Eight Reasons Why You Should Try It
Virtual mortgage underwriting is all the rage now. It is a form of outsourcing where tasks are completed by remote mortgage processors. Businesses in the housing industry have long been searching for ways to minimize their operating costs.
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When Do You Need a Second Mortgage?
There are several occasions that would prompt us to avail of a loan. In some instances, a person might even need two or more loans. When a loan is availed and the collateral is real estate, this is called a mortgage.
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Monday, February 18, 2013
How Home Loans With Bad Credit Provide Access to Affordable Mortgages
The availability of home loans with bad credit means even bad credit borrowers can now secure funds to buy a home. But there are criteria to meet and some secrets to improving approval chances.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7412317
Government Funded and Private Banks of Home Loans and Refinancing Opportunities in Singapore
Home loans are welcome for almost all permanent residents of Singapore. Borrowers can pay back these loans in easy installments. If there is a problem, loan refinance and mortgage financing options are open for them. Various governmental and non-governmental organizations lend money to people.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7381786
How to Become a Mortgage Broker?
Mortgage brokers find the best buyer for the lenders and search the best lenders for the buyers from the buyer's perspective, thus acting as a bridge between the two parties and remain an important part till the whole processes over. They have the knowledge, expertise, experience and expanding network to fulfil the demand of the customers. There are training centres to provide satisfactory training to enhance the capabilities of a company. This is due to the fact that mortgage business is a growing one; the training schools have come into existence. The brokers who have completed training are given a license, which is an authorized tag and gives recognition and make them more reliable than those without license. They train the mortgage brokers on how to provide the most cost effective methods of obtaining the finance that is needed for the customer.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7484467
New Record Low Rates Spur Refinance Spike
After continued investor worries about Greece pushed mortgage interest rates down to new records lows last week, homeowners were lured back to the refinance table, pushing an index of applications 5.6 percent higher, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The MBA’s seasonally adjusted index of all mortgage applications grew 3.8 percent during the week ended [...]
Source: http://www.loan.com/blog/2012/05/23/new-record-low-rates-spur-refinance-spike/
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Home Loans For People With Bad Credit: 3 Security Options That Can Seal Approval
The availability of home loans for people with bad credit means many who believed they could not buy a home, actually can. But sometimes, something extra is needed for the lender to approve the deal.
Source: http://EzineArticles.com/7406942
Providence RH bankruptcy seen as unavoidable on budget gap
This is unfortunate events but in the end, these functions are beneficial.� By taking the pain now and restructuring programs to meet the available funds for ongoing operations.� We will and need to see much more of this so we can not have states running unsustainable budgets that they will not impose taxes and fees [...]
2012?s Truliamazing Highlights and Successes
Each year has a critical place in Trulia?s history, and 2012 is no exception. But since Trulia began giving consumers the inside scoop on real estate in September of 2005, it?s hard to argue there was ever a bigger year for the company in terms of milestones, growth, and product innovation. Trulia became a publicly [...]
Source: http://corp.truliablog.com/2013/01/03/2012s-truliamazing-highlights-and-successes/
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