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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 14, 2015

September 14, 2015 by Robby Oakes

A short week after the Labor Day Holiday provided a slack schedule for economic news. Bloomberg reported that residential investment for the second quarter of 2015 represented 3.34 percent of the Gross Domestic Product. Compared to the long-term average reading of 4.56 percent, analysts said that the Q2 15 reading suggested pent-up demand in the housing market that could help propel the economy through any setbacks that could occur when the Fed raises rates.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Open Market Committee, Freddie Mac, Jobless Claims

What is HARP 2.0 And How Do I Know If I Qualify To Refinance With It

September 11, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you’re looking for home refinancing options, you may have had difficulty in the past – especially if you owe more than your home’s value on your mortgage. Getting refinancing consumes much of your home equity, which is in short supply for people who already have a mortgage. But with the government’s extension of the HARP Program, you may now be able to refinance your home with a variety of lenders.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Refinancing, Mortgages

The Pros and Cons of Paying Cash When You Buy Your Next Home

September 10, 2015 by Robby Oakes

With mortgage bubbles and real estate issues still in recent memory, one might feel that their best option is to buy their next home using cash instead of borrowing the necessary funds. In today’s article we’ll explore the pros and cons of paying cash for that next house or condo.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Home Buyer Tips, Homeowner Tips

A Step-by-step Guide to Preparing Your Finances for the Mortgage Pre-approval Process

September 9, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Being pre-approved for a mortgage isn’t just a way to get a step ahead, in many cases it’s a necessity to buying a home. Many sellers don’t want to go through the negotiation process of selling their home only to have the buyer drop out when they can’t get approval for the mortgage they were relying on.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgage Preapprovals and Credit, Mortgages

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 8, 2015

September 8, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included reports on construction spending, private and public sector employment data and a report from the Fed indicating that any move to raise interest rates may be delayed.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Reserve, Freddie Mac, National Unemployment Rate

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