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Mortgages

ARMs and Interest Only Loans aren’t for Everyone

For the first time this year, Fannie Mae announced significant updates to its mortgage underwriting guidelines. The changes include newer, harsher ARM qualification standards, the elimination of a once-popular loan product, and tighter rules for interest only mortgages.

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What is your Freedom Point?

A lot of people dream about the day when they make their last mortgage payment and they finally own their house “Free and Clear”.  Sounds nice, doesn’t it? Unfortunatley, there are two problems with this dream – that can turn into a nightmare if not planned for. Even with no mortgage, you can still lose [...]

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Will Inflation Lead to Higher Mortgage Rates?

If you’re trying to gauge whether rates will be rising or falling, one keyword for which to listen is “inflation”. Mortgage rates are highly responsive to inflation.

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Should you buy a new house in 2010 or wait a year?

Quick video blog to consider whether you should buy a house now, or wait a year for things to stabilize.

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Home Value has fallen? You can still refinance

The Federal Housing Finance Agency has extended the government’s Home Affordable Refinance Program by 12 months. HARP’s new end date is June 30, 2011.

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