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Here is a table of Economic Indicators that will be released this coming week that have an important impact on Mortgage Rates. Economic Indicator Release Date and Time Consensus Estimate Analysis Industrial Production Monday, March 15, 9:15 am, et Up Read More...
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What dings on your credit affect your score and why it seems all the good loans (low rates, low/zero point, and even product availability), seem to favor those with good credit. There are five major ‘dings’ that impact your DCS (Decision Credit Read More...
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The House approved an extension of the tax credit for home buyers on Thursday, sending the measure to President Barack Obama for signature. The vote was 403 to 12. The bill, approved unanimously by the Senate late Wednesday,extends the first-time home Read More...
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McLean, VA – Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.98 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending November 5, Read More...
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Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.04 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending September 17, 2009, down from last week when it averaged Read More...
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Freddie Mac's reports that increases in sales of new and existing homes over successive months, and favorable reports on home prices during the second quarter reinforces the message that housing markets are stabilizing. These latest developments signal Read More...
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There has been a lot of chatter about the tax credits for first time home buyers contained in the new stimulus bill. Last week both the House and Senate passed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and President Obama signed it into law Read More...
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If you're thinking about buying a home or refinancing, even if you've got excellent credit, you may want to avail yourself of a forthcoming free service that could help you get a better mortgage rate. Under the terms of a national class-action Read More...
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I have mentioned before, it is always a good idea to get a termite inspection when purchasing a home in the Lowcountry - and the buyer should pay for it. But what do you do if the termite inspection notes a problem. Well, if you're like most people Read More...
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Buyers are drawn to homes that appeal to their senses. This is important to remember when preparing your home for an Open House or Buyer Showings. Through sight, sound and smell, buyers should leave your home with a lasting impression. Here are some tips Read More...
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Lenders, insurers, landlords and others will charge you more or flat-out reject you if you show up with a low FICO score. Here's how you may be doing yourself some harm. Be a big spender at the wrong time The bigger your total balance as a percent Read More...
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Your guess is good as mine. I'm not a loan officer, but I have seen clients win and lose by betting which way the interest rates are going to move. As I am writing this article, interest rates have fluctuated more than a point in the past month. In Read More...
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Should a buyer get a home inspection for a home they are buying? Should a seller order a home inspection prior to putting the property on the market? There are advantages for both. Simply put, a home inspection is a visual examination of both the physical Read More...
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In today's real estate market homes will normally be on the market for a longer time than they were just a year or so ago. This is to be expected if you price the home unrealisticly expecting a price that was only obtainable in 2005 or 2006. Those Read More...
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Depending on the cost of a home, the closing cost can be $5000 or more. This includes a number of expenses: Lender cost include Loan Origination fees (typically 1% of the loan), Application fees, Appraisal fees, Attorney Fees Title Search Title Insurance Read More...
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