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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 22, 2016

August 22, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included the NAHB Housing Market Index, Commerce Department releases on housing starts and building permits issued. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims were also released.

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Video: What Is “Prime”?

January 29, 2016 by Robby Oakes

What Is Prime? The Prime Lending Rate – sometimes just called “Prime” – is the interest rate that banks charge each other for overnight loans. Some consumer rates – like ARMs – are set in relation to Prime.

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Who Is Exempt From The VA Funding Fee?

January 15, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Who is NOT required to pay the VA funding fee? This video could save some veterans thousands. VA loan applicants pay a funding fee – as of 2014, 2.15% of the total loan amount – which can be thousands of dollars. Some veterans and spouses are eligible for exemption.

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Tips, VA Loans, Video

Video: What Steps Need To Be Taken To Secure A Loan

December 18, 2015 by Robby Oakes

What Steps Need To Be Taken To Secure A Loan
You’ll see some pictures in this video to help you remember later, but the first step in securing a loan is to complete a loan application.
To do so, you’ll need the following information.

Filed Under: Mortagage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Aproval, Mortgage Tips, Video

Video: Are There Special Mortgages For First-Time Homebuyers?

December 4, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Video: Are There Special Mortgages For First-Time Homebuyers?

Filed Under: Home Selling Tips, Mortagage Tips Tagged With: First Time Buyers, Mortgage Tips, Video

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