Over the past year, weekly fixed interest rates on single-family loans have soared 92 basis points. But little change was reported from last week, and more of the same is expected. On conventional loans utilized to finance a home purchase with amounts up to the...
Thirty-year mortgage rates moved lower this past week and this past month. Short- and long-term forecasts have little movement ahead for mortgage rates. Ellie Mae Inc.'s Origination Insight Report | September 2018 indicated that average 30-year note rates on...
An expected surge in mortgage rates came to fruition this week. The latest forecast has fixed rates tumbling in next week's report. A new index for adjustable-rate mortgages moved lower. A stunning 19-basis-point surge from the preceding week left average 30-year...
Mortgage rates retreated a modest amount just one week after climbing to a seven-year high. The next rate report, however, is likely to reflect significant escalation. Prospective 30-year borrowers using the LendingTree network during September were offered an average...
Over the past week, there was little change in interest rates on home loans. During the next week, more of the same is likely. Recently rising rates have helped the Federal Home Loan Banks' earnings. Conventional mortgages with conforming loan amounts used to finance...
So, you’re interested in refinancing your mortgage. Maybe you want some extra capital to do that home project you’ve always dreamed of, interest rates are nearing record lows, or you want to start consolidating debt. Regardless of the motivation behind the refinance,...
A home purchase is considered an investment, and a robust one at that. Savvy owners are constantly looking for new ways to reduce debt, save money, pay less in interest, and ultimately build equity. Refinancing is one way to leverage your investment and do just that....
You can think of refinancing your mortgage as a debt redo. Essentially, you’ll swap out the existing loan for a new one - ideally with better terms and conditions. Only this time it could help you save money on high mortgage payments, rather than just borrow it....
All the tedious, time-consuming paperwork has been signed, sealed, and delivered. Your belongings are packed into what seems like a million boxes and you have a solid plan to haul all your existing furniture to the new place. Just as your boxes and furniture need to...
Navigating your way through a brand-new mortgage loan can be a difficult task, especially for first-time homeowners. After handing over a large sum of money for the down payment and closing costs, it’s important to pay attention to the timing of your first...
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