Latest News in Mortgages and Home Loans- April 13, 2010

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Mortgage Related Tax Deductions
April 15th is almost upon us. Don’t forget that there are mortgage related tax deductions available for filers.

New Short Sale Plan from the Obama Administration
There are a number of resources available for those looking to avoid foreclosure in the current market. One of the solutions has been an attempt at a short sale. However, short sales take a long time for approval, and that diminishes their appeal. On top of that, many homeowners can’t afford to move out of [...]

Consumer Loan Delinquencies Decline
In addition to a decline in home mortgage delinquencies, it appears as though late and missed payments on consumer loans are also decreasing. MarketWatch reports on the new consumer loan numbers:
The ABA’s composite ratio, which tracks delinquencies in eight consumer loan categories, fell to 3.19% in the fourth quarter, compared to 3.23% in [...]

What If You Aren?t Ready for April 15?
April 15 is just around the corner — it’s only a week away. What if you aren’t ready?

Home Contracts Jump
Home sales contracts jumped in February, prompting hopes that the housing market really is stabilizing, and that things are on the verge of improvement.

Payrolls Rise Most in Three Years
Today, the payrolls report for March came out, showing the biggest rise in three years.

Housing Market News: TARP Money and Mortgage Applications
There are some hopes that the housing market situation is finally stabilizing. A lot of this hope is coming from the fact that there are a number of programs in place designed to help overcome the housing funk we are currently in.

Home Price Index Shows Gains in 20 U.S. Cities
The January 2010 Case-Shiller home price index showed a month over month increase from December 2009, and 20 U.S. cities saw gains in home prices. It’s not a huge victory for the housing market, but it does show that things are stabilizing. Bloomberg reports on the news on home prices:
The S&P/Case-Shiller home-price index climbed 0.3 [...]

Treasury Gets Ready to Sell Citi Shares
One of the things the government did during the mortgage market crisis to help shore up Citi was to buy shares in the company. Now the Treasury department says that it is planning to unwind its position in Citi as this year progresses.

New Mortgage Modification Options for Jobless
One of the big concerns right now is that as the employment situation remains dire, a new wave of foreclosure could hit. As a result, the Obama Administration is working to provide help for those who have been jobless.

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