Mortgage Rates Make New All-Time Lows (Again)

May 11, 2012 By Doug Lindstrom

Conforming mortgage rates continue to drop.

Filed Under: Blog, Interest Rates, Rates & Lending Tagged With: Discount Points, Freddie Mac, PMMS

With LIBOR Low, Don’t Rush To Refinance Your ARM

May 9, 2012 By Doug Lindstrom

Is your mortgage scheduled to adjust this season? You may want to let it.

Filed Under: Blog, Interest Rates, Loan Programs, Rates & Lending Tagged With: Adjustable-Rate Mortgages, ARM, LIBOR

Mortgage Rates Fall For Third Straight Week

April 13, 2012 By Doug Lindstrom

After a brief surge north 4 percent last month, mortgage rates have settled back near their lowest levels of all-time.

Filed Under: Blog, Interest Rates, Rates & Lending Tagged With: Discount Points, Freddie Mac, Spain

Jobs Report Due Friday; Mortgage Rates Expected To Change

April 5, 2012 By Doug Lindstrom

If you’re out shopping for a home this week, or trying to lock a mortgage rate, with Friday comes home affordability risk. Consider locking your mortgage rate today.

Filed Under: Blog, Interest Rates, Jobs & Employment, Market & Statistics, Rates & Lending Tagged With: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Jobs Report, Non-Farm Payrolls

Mortgage Rates Fall Back Below 4%

March 30, 2012 By Doug Lindstrom

After a brief run-up two weeks ago, mortgage rates are back below 4 percent.

Filed Under: Blog, Interest Rates, Rates & Lending Tagged With: Discount Points, Freddie Mac, Home Affordability

Mortgage Rates Climb Sharply After Retail Sales Report

March 15, 2012 By Doug Lindstrom

The U.S. economy is expanding, fueled by a renewed consumer optimism and increased consumer spending.

Filed Under: Blog, Interest Rates, Rates & Lending Tagged With: Census Bureau, Home Affordability, Retail Sales

Quick Tips : Boost Your Credit Score For Better Mortgage Rates

February 9, 2012 By Doug Lindstrom

Lenders are reserving lowest rates for the customers with high FICOs. Here’s a few ways to improve your credit score quickly.

Filed Under: Blog, Interest Rates, Rates & Lending Tagged With: FICO, NBC, The Today Show

Lock Your Mortgage Rate : New Loan Fees Expected Within Days

January 10, 2012 By Doug Lindstrom Leave a Comment

Starting soon, nearly all home buyers and refinancing households nationwide will pay higher mortgage loan fees. Congress has made it law.

Filed Under: Blog, Closing Costs, Interest Rates, Loan Programs, Rates & Lending Tagged With: Congress, FICA, Payroll Tax

Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are A Relative Bargain Today

January 6, 2012 By Doug Lindstrom Leave a Comment

Adjustable-rate mortgages are a relative bargain as compared to fixed-ones.

Filed Under: Blog, Interest Rates, Loan Programs, Rates & Lending Tagged With: ARM, Freddie Mac, FRM

Are You Locked ? Friday’s Job Report Will Make Mortgage Rates Move.

January 5, 2012 By Doug Lindstrom Leave a Comment

If you’re floating a mortgage rate, or have yet to lock one in, today may be a good day to call your loan officer. Friday morning, the government releases its Non-Farm Payrolls report at 8:30 AM ET.

Filed Under: Blog, Interest Rates, Rates & Lending Tagged With: Jobs, Non-Farm Payroll, Unemployment Rate

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