Finance & Mortgage

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.

US Home Price Growth Slow in Second Quarter, NAR Report

The rate at which home prices in the U.S. grew in the second quarter of 2014 was relatively sluggish, according to a latest report by the National Association of Realtors.

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.