Morning Mortgage Meltdown: Time to Refinance!: Rates on 30-year fixed mortgages are...

Rates on 30-year fixed mortgages are down in the doldrums. Great, right? Except it's of little help to homeowners already underwater with debt and delinquent payments -- or, for that matter, anyone buying in the Bay Area, where homes generally cost more than the $417,000 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 18:44:52

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Home Mortgage Loans Tips

by John Bear Planning to refinance your current mortgage? There are actually several options that are available for you. There are also a number of reasons to why homeowners would want to refinance their home mortgage, and that includes: obtaining a fixed interest rate, eliminating private mortgage insurance [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 08:08:21

Mortgage Refinance – Tips and Ideas to Help You Apply For Mortgage

Mortgage refinance is one of the best ways to save money and increase savings. Doing your homework in terms of research will definitely help you to avoid the hidden cost and other expenditures. It not only lowers the monthly payment as the interest rate drops but also shortens the tenure of the loan period which is anytime beneficial to clear the debt as soon as possible. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 18:16:17

Another Bailout Plan: Directly Bailout Homeowners

—Ace Actually, if you accept "bailout logic" at all, this makes the most sense and should have been done from the beginning ( ... credit and a mortgage can refinance at a new lower rate. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson ... to buy mortgage debt. Mortgage applications surged by a record last week and the average rate [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 06:32:52

Barriers and Problems Refinancing a Home Mortgage in 2009

My quest to refinance my home mortgage continues. Rates are around 5.00% with no points for a 30 year fixed, last I checked ... with a maximum amount, similar a credit card. You don’t receive a lump sum, but rather withdraw ... for private mortgage insurance (PMI) or take out a home equity line of credit (HELOC). Private Mortgage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 11:00:51

Debt Payoff Refinance - Mortgage Rate and Tip For 1-7-09

Real Mortgage Rate and Tip For Today One min. Podcast Ask Terri A Question - Click Here! ... like credit cards or car loans. You can’t use all of your equity. There has to still be 10% equity left in your home or an loan to value of 90%. These used to be very popular right after the holidays to payoff [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 16:31:45

Wednesday.

Since mortgage rates are now more than 1% below my mortgage rate (of 6%), I’ve been looking to possibly refinance ... refinances. Transfer Rates/Recordation Taxes for DC, VA & MD First off, my condo closed at more than ... , cheaper condo fees, cheaper yearly real estate taxes, $280k loan versus a $342k loan, a big ass gym [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 17:54:33

Reasons to Refinance Your Mortgage

Image courtesy of Notionscapital.comThe rates on a 30 year home loan have recently fallen to record lows; and will possibly fall even further ... account or help you pay off your credit card debt a lot faster.Low Cost. If you are one of those ... the process to refinance their loan.Even though the current rate may be lower than what you are paying [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 11:15:00

Mortgage refinancing skyrockets

With U.S. mortgage rates the lowest in 30 years, local lenders say they’ve seen a strong surge in loan applications as homeowners seek to refinance their mortgages in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. From the largest commercial banks ... percent for a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage with no points, according to data from the Cincinnati [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 06:58:34

Taking Home Mortgage Loans

by John Bear If you are looking to refinance your current mortgage, there are several options available for you. Homeowners refinance their mortgage for many reasons and these include eliminating private mortgage insurance, receiving cash out at closing, obtaining a fixed rate, and so forth. Since home loan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 16:59:45

All Time Low Mortgage Rates For A++ Borrowers Only

As discussed on December 31, 2008 many homeowners attempting to lower their mortgage rate apply for a refinance, ... income (debt ratio of 32% or less) and substantial equity in the home (loan to value of 75% or less ... and won’t get approved. Only about a third of U.S. mortgage debt outstanding is likely to qualify [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 08:09:46

Monetizing Your Website With Google Adsense Is Easier Than You Think

This site is specifically created for those who don’t want to waste time searching for ‘the best solution’ to earn money online ... Debt Consolidation Endowment Purchase Online Student Loan Consolidation Pop Up Displays California ... Mortgage Refinance Rates Accident Helpline Lenders Tree Acorn Stair Lifts Ambulance Billing Secure [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 00:57:08

Best Refinance Mortgage Rates - Ways to Qualify for a Low Refi Rate

Obtaining a low rate is a top concern for many homeowners who choose to refinance their existing mortgage ... payments, judgments, and high debt to income ratio are damaging to your credit score [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 04:45:36

Refinances Booming? Not As Much As You Think

Discount all the reports you read about Americans lining up to refinance their mortgages and take advantage of the lowest rates ever ... down. Only about a third of U.S. mortgage debt outstanding is likely to qualify for refinancing ... or Freddie Mac in the highest-cost areas. “The refinance boom is mostly impacting the people who need help [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 00:46:03

Tips a Home Owner Should Know Before Refinancing

by katie George Mounting debt has many homeowners considering refinancing their mortgage for the purpose of cashing out the equity to consolidate credit card debt at a lower interest rate. Homeowners should not consider real estate mortgage refinance as a way to pay for a vacation unless it will be your last, a new car or a boat. A good [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 22:15:15

"Effective Nationalization of the Mortgage Finance Sector"

James Kwak says it's likely that the new administration will get behind the Hubbard and Mayer plan to have Fannie and Freddie buy mortgages and refinance them at 4.5%: We Have a Winner?, by James Kwak: After seeing dozens of mortgage ... are mainly a function of real mortgage rates. While they acknowledge that other factors took over [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 18:17:00

Refinance Mortgage Loan Guide

by John Bear Finding the best refinancing deal would have to involve comparing lenders, but we know for a fact that those numbers can get pretty complicated, especially when you are to investigate rates, fees, and points. But of course, if a mortgage company has the lowest rates [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 09:57:55

Simple Tips On Refinance Mortgage Loan

by John Bear Finding the best refinancing deal would have to involve comparing lenders, but we know for a fact that those numbers can get pretty complicated, especially when you are to investigate rates, fees, and points. But of course, if a mortgage company has the lowest rates [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 17:44:07

The Daily Dozen

Is government spending too easy an answer? I think so.The incredible shrinking inauguration crowd ... announcements.With interest rates a 37-year low, should you refinance your mortgage? In a word -- yes.7 ... this for a while now. If the government had not been subsidizing housing through mortgage tax breaks [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 13:16:00

Learn More About Refinance Mortgage Loan

by John Bear Everyone knows that comparing lenders can help you find the best refinancing deal, but those numbers can get confusing, especially when you are comparing lenders. You should investigate rates, fees, and points. Remember too that just because a mortgage company has the lowest rates, it doesn’t mean [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 00:14:51

Learn More About Refinance Mortgage Loan

by John Bear Everyone knows that comparing lenders can help you find the best refinancing deal, but those numbers can get confusing, especially when you are comparing lenders. You should investigate rates, fees, and points. Remember too that just because a mortgage company has the lowest rates, it doesn’t mean [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 10:20:30

Simple Tips On Refinance Mortgage Loan

by John Bear Everyone knows that comparing lenders can help you find the best refinancing deal, but those numbers can get confusing, especially when you are comparing lenders. You should investigate rates, fees, and points. Remember too that just because a mortgage company has the lowest rates, it doesn’t mean [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 10:16:00

Refinance Mortgage Loan Guide

by John Bear Everyone knows that comparing lenders can help you find the best refinancing deal, but those numbers can get confusing, especially when you are comparing lenders. You should investigate rates, fees, and points. Remember too that just because a mortgage company has the lowest rates, it doesn’t mean [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 00:23:29

Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows, But Does it Matter?

The average U.S. rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 4.96 percent this week ... Reserve is buying large amounts of mortgage-backed securities in the hopes that lenders will reduce ... to refinance their existing loans. We just saw a stat saying as many as half can’t meet the credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 19:12:32

What Goes Down Must Come Up

Wise man once said that: a great person can see opportunities in certain circumstances where other people see it as problems ... , or to refinance an existing loan. They can help us compare Oregon mortgage rates, calculate payments, run amortization tables and connect us with the best lenders. There are some incredible Oregon [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 02:25:58

Ask the Readers: When Does It Make Sense to Refinance a Mortgage?

So much for vacation. I just can’t keep myself away from you guys! ... are at a 37-year low. A 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averages about 5.28% right now. I don’t usually pay much ... loan), but our current mortgage is in a kind of phantom zone: We have a $207,000 balance at 6.25 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 13:00:18

Refinance Breakeven & 4.5% Fixed Mortgages

The Treasury Department is working on a plan that would lower interest rates on 30-year fixed mortgages to 4.50% APY ... calculator (assuming only 1% for closing costs, which matches some quotes online) and the results were good. After eight months, the money saved on my lowered monthly payment would exceed the closing [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 12:05:07

Should I Refinance? PowerShell the Financial Advisor

When it comes to personal finance, research and reading sometimes can’t answer all of your questions ... rates sinking, now’s a good time to evaluate a mortgage refinance. The online calculators help ... . At 5%, you’re paying $585 per month. However, All of the re-finance quotes and calculators put [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 07:17:11

US Interest Rates Zero to 0.25% and soon 4.5% US mortgages

Hale Bonddad Steward at Huffington Post has a lot of charts that show the bad financial situation ... to refinance a mortgage at 4.5%. The Fed and the Treasury appear ready to start buying up large quantities of securities -- government debt, mortgages, commercial loans, even stocks -- from banks [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 20:29:22

Loan Calculator Tips To Save You Money

Imagine the next time you join a discussion about simple loan calculators. When you start sharing the fascinating loan calculator facts below, your friends will be absolutely amazed. Interest only refinance loans offer the flexibility of lower monthly payments and increased cash flow along with providing tax benefits. If you want the best rates when mortgage refinancing you, nothing beats knowing that you can compare offers from lenders or get different brokers. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-18 09:47:43

Loan Calculator Tips To Save You Money

by Kimberly Eaves This article explains a few things about simple loan calculators, and if you’re interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you don’t know. Interest only refinance loans offer the flexibility of lower monthly payments and increased cash flow along with providing tax benefits. If you want the best rates when mortgage refinancing you, nothing beats knowing that you can compare offers from lenders or get different brokers. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-19 23:08:59

Loan Calculator Tips To Save You Money

by Robyn Eagan This article explains a few things about simple loan calculators, and if you’re interested, then this is worth reading, because you can never tell what you don’t know. Interest only refinance loans offer the flexibility of lower monthly payments and increased cash flow along with providing tax benefits. If you want the best rates when mortgage refinancing you, nothing beats knowing that you can compare offers from lenders or get different brokers. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-24 17:59:37

Want To Refinance? Good Luck

Interest rates are at historical lows so many homeowners are calling banks and trying to get in on the action. Only problem? ... to sales and mortgage data analyzed by Zillow.com, a web-based real estate services firm. Many ... afford the payments. Justin Miller, a broker with Resource Mortgage Group in Plantation, said [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 19:33:05

The White House Zillow Zestimate

My home being by far my most valuable asset, I wondered what the White House might be worth. After all, mortgage rates are the lowest they’ve ever been since Freddie Mac began its survey in 1971. The US government might be able to refinance - and pay off some of their higher debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:35:44

Refinancing? Try Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PFCU)

With rates plummeting these days, many people are choosing to refinance ... broker. The winner: Pentagon Federal Credit Union To get a mortgage, you must join the credit union.   You can do this for free if you or a family member served in the armed forces and has proof [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 07:10:32

Researching A Refinance

Refinance now, secure your future! When the Fed dropped its target federal funds rate to 0.00% - 0.25%, one of the other things it said was that it would be buying up long term debt. This, coupled ... like we’ve hit that sweet spot to at least warrant investigation. Our Mortgage Situation My current [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 14:43:01

Time to Refinance?

It’s a good thing I don’t have a job! Or else I’d be refinancing again… I think in the past 7 years, we’ve had 3 houses, and at least 8 mortgages! ... d break even in about 16 months. More about our mortgage is described in The Perfect Ten Year Mortgage. Here’s another good break even calculator. Where to Look for Best Rates If you are shopping [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 14:29:45

Is It Time to Refinance?

Is It Time to Refinance? Written by Credit Karma January 9th, 2009 at 7:09 AM CST 2 comments ... . Have the Proper Debt-to-Income Ratio. In the housing boom, debt to income ratios (DTI) were pushing 50 ... your score. Have Equity in your Home. Like the subprime mortgage, 100% financing is generally no longer [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 17:50:03

Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates are slightly improved from last Friday’s rates by about 0 ... with the Fed’s move to purchase mortgage backed securities and agency debt…the question is to homeowners, what rate will it take for you to refinance and/or is there a mortgage rate low enough that would [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 18:21:45

Mortgage Refinance Rates ? Exploring the Best Mortgage Refinance Rates

Finding the right kind of loan these days not only consumes quality time but also needs wise thinking and correct decision making With changes in market economy, it has become so unpredictable to judge the market and hence all one needs to do is to sit and study the market trends [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 17:40:50

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