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The Mortgage Market Improves

The mortgage market, also known as the housing market is getting better. There have been some improvements in the number of applications for home loans. This is great news. This means that there is still hope for homeowners and first-time buyers. There is light coming from the end of the tunnel. For months, homeowners have seen the housing prices get higher and higher. Nonetheless, it seems that the page is finally turning for the better. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, for the week that ended May 2, the amount of applications for home loans increased 5.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis compared to the week before that. There was a 6% index gain on an unadjusted basis. Things are looking better for the mortgage market. More people are refinancing…
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U.S. Mortgage Rates Rise Again

  Freddie Mac announced on Thursday, April 3, 2014 that the average 30-year fixed rate loan went up from 4.40% to 4.41%. The average 15-year mortgage rate increased also from 3.42% to 3.47%. Despite the recent mortgage increase, the rates have remained at historically low levels. How exactly is the average mortgage rate calculated? Freddie Mac surveys lenders all across the nation between Mondays and Wednesdays of each week. When the average is calculated, the extra fees, also known as points, are not included. Borrowers pay for points to help them get the lowest rates. One point is equivalent to 1% of the loan. As the mortgage rates increased, so did the average fees. The 30-year mortgage fee rose from 0.6 points to 0.7 points. The 15-year loan fee stayed…
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7 Top Reasons to Refinance a Home

  Refinancing is the process of applying for a loan again. Refinancing offers homeowners the option of either reducing their monthly payments or paying less interest over the course of a loan. Mortgage lenders must get new home appraisals for refinance transactions. They will also need to obtain verifications of the homeowner’s employment, total family income, and existing debts. So here are the top 7 Reasons you might consider refinancing a mortgage: To obtain a lower mortgage rate – The Bureau of Economic Analysis reported an average interest rate on an outstanding mortgage to be 5.098% in the first few months of 2012. To convert an Adjustable-rate mortgage into a Fixed-rate loan – Homeowners who are worried about inflation and have an Adjustable-rate Mortgage (ARM) refinance their home to get…
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Wells Fargo & Co Cuts More Jobs

  Since last year, Wells Fargo & Co has been treating workers like disposable paper towels. They have cut 7,000 jobs, including another 700 just last week, from their home loan division, that’s a cut of nearly 12%.  This is bad news for the country’s largest residential loan company. The trend of large mortgage lending companies cleaning house is nothing new as many companies have been doing it for a while now. When the mortgage crisis first hit a few years ago, large banks hired tons of workers to help with the rash of foreclosures. Now that the number of foreclosures is down dramatically and the housing market is getting back to normal, banks have no need for all the extra workers. This is a good sign for those looking…
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New Mortgage Lending Rules in 2014 Protect Borrowers

Purchasing a house in Plantation, FL can be a complicated experience, especially if you’re a first-time homebuyer. It’s important to stay informed on the latest trends in the housing market. The calendar year isn’t the only thing that has changed.  New mortgage rules issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have already taken effect. Many people are worried these new standards will make home shopping more challenging. But that may not necessarily be the case. The goal is to make sure the borrower can repay their mortgages. The housing recession sometimes brought out the worst in people. Many companies abused the lending system and often used predatory and risky home lending practices. Fortunately, most of these activities have been eradicated from the housing market.  While the new rules issued by…
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Secure a Mortgage Loan in Boca Raton

  When it comes to finding a place to live in South Florida, many people are quick to check out popular vacation destinations like Miami or Key West. However, South Florida is a large place with plenty of homes to choose from. Many people are opting for places like Boca Raton which offer all the beauty of South Florida without all the commotion of Miami. Many people choose Boca Raton as a retirement destination because of the unique location and laid back atmosphere. Those who are looking for a new home loan in Boca Raton should find an excellent mortgage broker like at Ace Mortgage Loan Corporation. What do Donald Trump, Pete Rose, Jon Bon Jovi and Marilyn Manson have in common? They have all owned a home in Boca…

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