Is Re-Financing Worth the Hassle?

Is Re-Financing Worth the Hassle? There are a few reasons for one considering refinancing a mortgage. Some people think that it is the best way to consolidate debt and some find mortgage refinance as a way to liquidate equity by applying for Cash-Out-Refinance. Refinancing, especially with bad credit may not be solution for your situation [...]

Latest News in Refinancing Home Mortgages – Feb 05, 2009

Mortgage applications up as refinancing jumps – Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. mortgage applications rose in the last week of January, reflecting strong demand for home refinancing loans even as interest rates rose to their highest levels since early December, industry data showed on Wednesday. Home … Is now the time to refinance? – [...]

Latest News in Refinancing Home Mortgages – Jan 29, 2009

House of cards – Toronto Sun VANCOUVER — Record low interest rates are spurring more Canadians to refinance mortgages to consolidate debt, a trend that is expected to grow as Ottawa moves to encourage spending on housing. While refinancing your mortgage at a lower interest rate … Mortgage Rates Up, Refinancing Applications Down – US [...]

Latest News in Mortgages and Home Loans- Jan 27, 2009

U.S. Existing Home Sales Get a December Boost One of the main economic indicators – especially now that the housing market is such a big focus of the economy — is the U.S. existing home sales data. This is data that takes into account how many homes (already built) were sold in a month. The [...]

Is It Time to Re-Finance?

Is It Time to Re-Finance? There are times when it makes sense to refinance your mortgage. It’s important to have a clear financial objective in mind so that you’re more able to choose the most appropriate loan. Ultimately, the decision is up to you to decide when it’s best for you to refinance, based on [...]

Latest News in Refinancing Home Mortgages – Jan 22, 2009

Falling interest rates spark increase in mortgage applications – Tampa Bay Bu… Michael Kelleher, loan officer for Residential Finance, takes a client call. Home refinancings are proving to be a bright spot in a tough banking market. With interest rates at near-record lows, mortgage applications have been increasing in numbers … Mortgage applications drop as [...]

Latest News in Mortgages and Home Loans – Jan 20, 2009

FDIC Asks Banks to Report on How They Spent TARP Funds One of the biggest scandals of the economic bailout bill passed last fall has to with how the $350 billion set aside for banks through TARP funds was spent. The money was meant to be spent in helping Americans avoid foreclosure. It was supposed [...]

Latest News in Refinancing Home Mortgages – Jan 15, 2009

Benchmark US mortgage rates hit record low – Financial Times The average rate for benchmark US mortgages fell to a record low level last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The 30-year fixed home loan rate averaged 4.89 per cent, below the previous all-time low of 4.99 per cent set in June … Mortgage [...]

Latest News in Mortgages and Home Loans- Jan 13, 2009

Buying a Home in 2009? Don?t Make These Mistakes! Many people are looking at the low mortgage interest rates and the falling home prices and thinking that 2009 would be a great year for buying a home. Indeed, if you are in a good position with regard to your credit score, and if you have [...]

Latest News in Refinancing Home Mortgages – Jan 08, 2009

Paulson calls for replacing Fannie/Freddie – Birmingham Business Journal Outgoing U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson reflected on the downfall and future of embattled mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in a speech before the Economic Club of Washington on Wednesday. He argued that there was widespread … Mortgage rates hit record low again – [...]