Topic: Refinance

Posted on: Wednesday, June 16, 2010
3 Benefits When Deciding to Refinance
3 Benefits When Deciding to Refinance
By James Jackson

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Refinancing a home offers homeowners many benefits and options that can make life much easier if the refinance is done under favorable conditions. While refinancing is not the right decision in all circumstances, the benefits should be considered even if the ultimate decision is to stick with the mortgage already in place. Most of the [...]

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Posted on: Friday, May 21, 2010
Tips to Refinance Your Interest Only Loans
Tips to Refinance Your Interest Only Loans
By Deon Du Plessis

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Refinancing your current interest only loan is a good way for some people to get out from under their debt and begin to decrease the amount paid out each month. When the current interest is lower than the amount that you currently pay on your loans, refinancing helps to get a handle on your bills [...]

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Posted on: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Mortgage Applications Rise
Mortgage Applications Rise

Mortgage applications rebounded last week, particularly refis. Purchase activity remains subdued,

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Posted on: Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Lock in Low Rates Now
Lock in Low Rates Now

Remember, unlike a loan modification, short fi, short sale, keys for cash, or foreclosure, a refinancing can readily lower your mortgage payments while keeping your credit rating intact.

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Posted on: Wednesday, January 6, 2010
New Mortgage Rules 2010
New Mortgage Rules 2010
By Paul M. J. Suchecki
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As of now, HUD requires that mortgage originators give supply prospective borrowers with a standardized Good Faith Estimate, GFE, in clear readily grasped language, that discloses key loan terms and closing costs.

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Posted on: Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Year
Happy New Year

When we look back on 2009, we see a year where missteps along the way could have plunged the world into another Great Depression. Picture a traditionalist like Herbert Hoover in charge. AIG, Citicorp, Bank of America, General Motors and Chrysler would have been left to fail. Millions more would now be out of work. [...]

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Posted on: Monday, December 28, 2009
Refi Freeze or Opportunity?
Refi Freeze or Opportunity?

If you can qualify, it remains an excellent time to refinance. Mortgage rates are inching up and are poised to take a dramatic jump in March when the US Federal Reserve Bank plans to stop buying mortgage backed securities.

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Posted on: Monday, December 21, 2009
End of Sub 5% Refi?
End of Sub 5% Refi?

This past week, mortgage giant Freddie Mac’s survey showed that the average interest on a 30 fixed mortgage had inched up to 4.94%. Across the board, expect rates to then head up pushed by the expanding budget deficit, and inflation pressures caused by a rebounding economy

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Posted on: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Fed Keeps Interest Rate Low
Fed Keeps Interest Rate Low

Since September the mortgage interest rate has averaged under 5%. When the Fed stops buying MBS, some analysts predict the mortgage rate to zoom up to 6-7%, so if you can do so, now is a perfect time to refinance your home or buy a new one, to take advantage of lower interest rates.

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Posted on: Monday, September 28, 2009
Warning: Your Option ARM Could Soon Reset
Warning: Your Option ARM Could Soon Reset

The problem occurs if you’ve been only paying the minimum. The mortgages reset to higher payments when the mortgage balance hits its principal caps, typically 110-125% of the original loan.

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