Tag: US Mortgage Market
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'Fox News Columnist Cal Thomas Wants People to Believe a Housing Crisis Is Hitting the US Again
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NTC has now reached its 25th year in the U.S. mortgage lending industry. -
'New Reverse Mortgage Laws Provide Investment Protection
Reverse mortgages have been getting nods from media in the past months as recent laws protecting homeowners and reducing chance of foreclosure or eviction have been passed, Huffington Post reports. -
'Home Mortgage Tips: Understanding FHA Loans, What It Means, And What Are Its Advantages And Disadvantages
First time home buyer? You might have heard about FHA loans. An FHA loan is what you need if you do not have enough cash to drop a 20% down payment on a home mortgage. FHA, or Federal Housing Administration, was created in 1934 by the US Congress to help people be eligible for a home loan even if they have low income. -
'US Mortgage: Increase in Commercial and Multifamily Loans Seen By Lenders in 2016
With strong demand from borrowers and with eager lenders willing to cater to such needs, the Mortgage Bankers Association recently reported that 2016 will be a big one for commercial and multifamily loans. -
'Should Retired Citizens Pay Off Their Mortgage Debts?
Is it significant to pay off mortgages up until retirement? -
'Mortgage Tips: How To Compare Mortgages From Different Lenders
Buying your new home is a very big financial step, especially if a mortgage financing is needed. The best way to determine if you are getting the best mortgage deal, is to look around. But with so many lenders to choose from, you may find it tough to pick one. So here are some tips in comparing mortgage deals from different lenders so you can be one step nearer to choosing a good mortgage provider. -
'How To Prepare For The Rise In Mortgage Rates
As of now, the mortgage rates are still consumer friendly. The rates have been in its all time low so buyers are finding it quite easy to achieve their dream homes. But knowing how the economy works, or at least how everything works, what went down can also rise back up. The economy is expected to rebound again in 2016 and expensive mortgages ca arise once again. -
'Real Estate: 4 Reasons To Refinance Your Mortgage
Refinancing sounds like a nice idea if you think about the amount of money you can save per month; that should get you a nice car, new furniture, a family vacation, or a fatter savings account. However, it is not as simple as that. Though the low interest rate is tempting, it still doesn't mean that it's the right option for you. -
'Why Is It Hard For Latin Americans To Get A Mortgage Loan In The US?
Latinos or those with hispanic origins have trouble landing a mortgage loan in the US because, first, most of them are unbanked or underbanked. Second, when they are included in this group, they tend to be left out of traditional credit scoring models used to underwrite mortgages. -
'Higher Interest Rates May Be Bad for Borrowers but Good for the Nation
Whereas property prices fell steeply during the subprime mortgage crisis as an impact of the global financial crisis, increasing interest rates may be a good thing as an indication of economic recovery. -
'Highest Mortgage Rates of 2015 Sees Mortgage Application Drop
The average contract interest rate for fixed-rate mortgages with conforming loan balances, equivalent to $417,000 at the maximum, has soared higher to about 4.01 percent. -
'US Mortgage Rates Fall for Second Consecutive Week
Fixed mortgage rates in the U.S. inched down for the second consecutive week reaching new lows, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly primary mortgage market survey.
