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Mortgage Rates : Real-Time MBS Pricing, May 16, 2012

Joe Farr — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:00:50 PDT

Real-time mortgage market updates for May 16, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.

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New Construction Market Expected To Soar This Summer

Dan Green — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:15:34 PDT

Buyers of new construction are on the clock. Builder confidence is rising and new home sales are expected to pop.

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Federal Reserve : Lack Of Congressional Direction Slowing Mortgage Lending

Karen Lawson — Wed, 16 May 2012 03:00:47 PDT

Federal Reserve Governor Elizabeth Duke said mortgage lending is suffering because the "rules of the game" keep changing.

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Mortgage Rates : Real-Time MBS Pricing, May 15, 2012

Joe Farr — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:00:22 PDT

Real-time mortgage market updates for May 15, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.

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Refinance Frenzy : Nearly 40% Abandon 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage

Dan Green — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:45:11 PDT

For every $100,000 borrowed on a 15-year mortgage, you'll save nearly $44,000 over the long-term in mortgage interest costs over a 30-year.

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HARP 3 : A Framework Emerges From Congress

Rob Chrisman — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:30:00 PDT

The White House is requesting updates to the Home Affordable Refinance Program. Millions of additional homeowners would be HARP 3-eligible.

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Arizona, Florida, Colorado Among “Improving” Housing Markets

Karen Lawson — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:00:45 PDT

With mortgage rates low in all 50 states and housing markets rising, there are great "deals" to be had -- if you can find them.

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Mortgage Rates : Real-Time MBS Pricing, May 14, 2012

Joe Farr — Mon, 14 May 2012 08:59:04 PDT

Real-time mortgage market updates for May 14, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.

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Now Accepting Applications For The FHA’s New, Lower Mortgage Insurance Premiums

Dan Green — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:02:25 PDT

The FHA starts its new, cheaper MIP schedule June 11, 2012. You don't have to wait until June to apply, though. Start your application today and be among the first in line for new, lower payments.

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Mortgage Rate Outlook : Week Of May 14, 2012

Dan Green — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:12 PDT

Mortgage-backed bonds worsened last week. Mortgage rates figure to rise.

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With Mortgage Rates Low, Consumer Sentiment Hits 4-Year High

Karen Lawson — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:00:22 PDT

Low mortgage rates plus rising consumer sentiment is helping to stabilize U.S. housing.

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

Joe Farr — Fri, 11 May 2012 09:05:47 PDT

Real-time mortgage market updates for May 11, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.

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The 15-Month Refinance Boom : Save 29% On Your Mortgage

Dan Green — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:51:48 PDT

The Mortgage Refinance Boom is ongoing. At today's rates, you could save 29% off your mortgage interest payments.

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Mortgage Delinquency Rates Fall To 3-Year Low

Karen Lawson — Fri, 11 May 2012 03:15:03 PDT

So long as the economy continues to stay strong, mortgage default rates nationwide should continue to drop.

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Cash-Out Refinances Account For 21% Of All Refinance Activity

Rob Chrisman — Fri, 11 May 2012 02:30:59 PDT

Cash-out mortgages are defined as mortgages for which the new, refinanced balance is at least 5% higher than the existing loan payoff.

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Mortgage Rates : Real-Time MBS Pricing, May 10, 2012

Joe Farr — Thu, 10 May 2012 08:56:17 PDT

Real-time mortgage market updates for May 10, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.

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Mortgage Rate Predictions For The Next 7 Days (May 10, 2012)

Dan Green — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:33:51 PDT

Need to know if mortgage rates will rise or fall this week? Here's your answer.

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Rising Home Values Help Fannie Mae Post Biggest Profit Since 2007

Karen Lawson — Thu, 10 May 2012 05:30:58 PDT

Fannie Mae reports a $2.7 billion net profit for the first quarter of 2012. Fannie Mae execs cite stabilizing home prices, fewer defaults.

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First-Person Report : The Mortgage Bankers Association Secondary Market Conference & Expo

Rob Chrisman — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:45:54 PDT

After sitting in more than dozen meetings, the mortgage industry appears to be in decent shape, but remains nervous for the future.

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Mortgage Rates : Real-Time MBS Pricing, May 9, 2012

Joe Farr — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:02:25 PDT

Real-time mortgage market updates for May 9, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.

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