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US Mortgage Rates Reach 2014 Low – Freddie Mac Survey

Mortgage rates in the United States slid to reach their lowest in 2014 this week as lighter economic reports pushed bond yields lower, according to Freddie Mac, the government-backed lending giant’s, latest weekly mortgage survey.

Paying Rent on Time Can Boost Credit Scores – Study

A new study conducted by Experian RentBureau, a subset of Experian - global information service company, found that a good rental payment history can impact the renter's credit scores positively; thus, enhancing their chances of qualifying for a mortgage loan.

US Mortgage rates Remain Unchanged at Record Lows

Mortgage rates in the U.S. for the week ended Thursday, July 24 remained relatively flat, according to the latest mortgage index survey by Freddie Mac, the government backed lending giant. Rates held steady at record lows boosting affordability for potential home buyers.

Survey Finds Prospective Home Buyers Unaware of Ownership Costs

A majority of the prospective home buyers are unaware of how much a mortgage would really cost them, a new survey conducted by Discover Home Loans found.

US Mortgage Rates Hold Steady on Strong Jobs Report

Average U.S. mortgage rates were little changed, in the week ended July 10, 2014, on a stronger job report and recovering economic data, according to Freddie Mac's latest mortgage market survey.
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