Mortgage Rate Week End Wrap February 13, 2009

The week started out in a positive manner with rates improving both Monday and Tuesday, only to stall out on Wednesday and give back the majority of the gains Thursday and Friday. Mortgage Backed Securities ended the week with only a slight 3bp gain over last week. Friday we saw MBS give up -28bp (FNMA 30...

Mortgage Rates January 14, 2009

The day started off on a bright note when i received an email from AmeriDream stating “A bill to reinstate reformed downpayment assistance will be introduced as early as tomorrow. The bill is expected to be introduced by Congressman Al Green (TX) with bipartisan support. The bill will have the same...

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Washington Mutual Closes Loan Centers

Some of you may have heard recently that Washington Mutual was exiting the wholesale lending business. According to the Wall Street Journal today, the rumors have been confirmed. Washington Mutual is reportedly closing all 186 of its stand-alone home loan centers and laying off 3,000 employees. According to...

How Stimulus Package affects local real estate market

In February, the President signed into law the Economic Stimulus Package in an effort to revive our battered economy. I wanted to be sure you knew that the legislation is about more than just rebate checks; it can also have a positive impact on current and future homeowners. Many of your readers may not be...

Annual Mortgage Reviews Bring Borrowers Closer to Achieving Financial Goals

Yearly reviews are a great way to keep on track with your financial goals. You’re probably already meeting with your financial advisor and other asset manager for quarterly or annual reviews, and you should do the same with your Mortgage Planner as well. An annual mortgage check-up is an ideal way to make...

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