Tag Archives: mortgage

Interest Rate Lock or Float: Protect your Arizona Mortgage

The million dollar question:  When is the best time to lock my interest rate?  The obvious answer: When home loan rates are at their lowest.  The problem is that loan officers don’t really have a crystal ball.  With that being … Continue reading

Posted in Mortgage Rates, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

HomePath, Welcome Home. Buy a House with Low Down, No PMI, No Appraisal? Yes!

HomePath loans from Fannie Mae provide home buyers an opportunity to purchase a home with low down payment, no PMI, no appraisal, and Seller paid closing costs. Owner Occupants and Investors are welcome to enjoy the benefits of HomePath. Continue reading

Posted in Fannie Mae HomePath | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : February 8, 2010

Mortgage markets improved last week on domestic jobs data and international banking concerns. The news triggered buying in the bond market and, as a result, conventional, FHA and VA mortgage rates improved for the 4th consecutive week. Mortgage rates are … Continue reading

Posted in Economy, Financial Markets, Mortgage Rates | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

More FHA Changes on the Horizon

Today FHA announced new policy changes in respect to a strengthening of their finances and risk. In order to provide homeownership opportunities for millions of Americans, they will need to increase their capital reserves. They will also need to change … Continue reading

Posted in FHA, Mortgage Trends | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Your Local Gas Station May Have Clues About Tomorrow’s Mortgage Rates

The retail price of gasoline is rising nationwide, now up 30 percent since the New Year. It’s a similar run-up to what we’ve seen for retail gas prices in each of the last 5 Spring Seasons. For people trying to time … Continue reading

Posted in Mortgage Rates | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment