Mortgage Rates & News from The Mortgage Reports

Existing Home Sales : Homes Selling Quickly And At Higher Prices

Dan Green — Wed, 22 May 2013 09:48:11 PDT

April 2013 home resales reached their highest point since the tax-credit fueled month of November 2009. Homes are selling quicker, and at higher prices. Tips for buyers.

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Mortgage Rates Today : Real-Time MBS Pricing, May 22, 2013

Joe Farr — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:54:18 PDT

Real-time mortgage market updates for May 22, 2013. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.

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As Home Values Rise, Is HARP 3.0 More Likely To Go Live?

Dan Green — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:02:58 PDT

The passage of HARP 3.0 may be hastened as U.S. home values rise. Fewer homeowners are in need of ultra-high-LTV HARP 2.0 mortgages.

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What Is A Refinance?

Dan Green — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:23:15 PDT

How to refinance your home and your mortgage, plus descriptions of "special" refinance programs including HARP 2.0, FHA Streamline Refinance, VA IRRRL

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Mortgage Rates Today : Real-Time MBS Pricing, May 21, 2013

Joe Farr — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:56:58 PDT

Real-time mortgage market updates for May 21, 2013. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.

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HARP Refinance Program : The Complete HARP 2 Eligibility Requirements

Dan Green — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:05:36 PDT

Official HARP 2.0 mortgage guidelines, in Q&A format. Easy-to-read with HARP mortgage rates included. A look ahead to HARP 3.0, too.

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VA Streamline Refinance : “Am I Eligible For The IRRRL Program?”

Dan Green — Mon, 20 May 2013 10:01:48 PDT

VA mortgages allow for 100% loans and no MIP. They also give access to the IRRRL -- among the biggest values in mortgage refinancing.

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Mortgage Rates Today : Real-Time MBS Pricing, May 20, 2013

Joe Farr — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:03:51 PDT

Real-time mortgage market updates for May 20, 2013. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.

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Mortgage Rates Preview : What To Do With Your Mortgage Rate?

Dan Green — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:02:42 PDT

Mortgage rates climbed last week. What will they do this week? Will mortgage rates rise again, or will they begin to settle back a bit?

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Keep Your Credit Score High While Shopping For A Mortgage

Dan Green — Sun, 19 May 2013 05:43:58 PDT

A mortgage credit inquiry is estimated to lower a credit score by 5 points or fewer. But only if you do it the right way. Here's how to protect your FICO while shopping for a mortgage.

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HARP 3.0 Bill Gets Renewed Push In Congress

Dan Green — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:33:20 PDT

HARP 3.0 talks re-ignite in Congress. The program may allow loans from 2010 plus "Re-HARPing" -- the refinance of an existing HARP home loan.

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Housing Starts : Builders Now Break Ground On 600k+ Homes Annually

Dan Green — Fri, 17 May 2013 10:02:08 PDT

Builders are making more Housing Starts and confidence in housing is growing. Home prices are expected to rise through 2013 and into 2014..

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Mortgage Rates In Motion : Weekly MBS Prices At 5-Minute Intervals

Joe Farr — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:02:00 PDT

Real-time mortgage market updates for May 17, 2013. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.

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Mortgage Rates : New 30-Year Mortgage Rate Surprises Buyers, Jumps To 3.51%

Dan Green — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:05:23 PDT

Mortgage rates rose on news that the Fed may end its QE3 program sooner-than-expected. What it means for the future of U.S. rates.

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Homebuilders : New Construction Outlook Rosy Through Thanksgiving

Dan Green — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:39:33 PDT

Homebuilder predict strong sales data over the next 6 months, and they're often right on the money. What today's home buyers need to know.

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Mortgage Rates Today : Real-Time MBS Pricing, May 16, 2013

Dan Green — Thu, 16 May 2013 08:51:19 PDT

Real-time mortgage market updates for May 16, 2013. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.

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FHA Mortgage Rates : New MIP Costs Harm “Effective” FHA Loan Rates

Dan Green — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:03:14 PDT

FHA mortgage rates have dropped to lifetime lows. However, rising FHA MIP has offset the benefits of today's low mortgage rates.

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As Mortgage Rates Drop, HARP Refinances Now Save Homeowners 35%

Dan Green — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:33:27 PDT

The typical HARP homeowner now saves 35% via refinance. See how today's mortgage rates can help you with HARP. Close in 20 days.

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Home Affordability Study : It Really Is A Great Time To Buy A Home

Dan Green — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:02:13 PDT

Home affordability is among the recession's last lingering effects. See where home buyers can buy cheap, and what's ahead for 2013-14.

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Mortgage Choices : What Type Of Mortgage Should You Get?

Dan Green — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:22:57 PDT

Choosing the best mortgage can be confusing. FHA? Conventional? USDA? VA? Jumbo? This mortgage infographic points you to the right place.

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