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Real-time mortgage market updates for May 18, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.
The Federal Reserve stands ready for more stimulus. Mortgage rates react.
Quietly, the FHA has been formulating changes to its condo mortgage guidelines.
Real-time mortgage market updates for May 17, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.
Housing Starts rose for the third-straight month. Here's what it's doing to mortgage rates.
The most lasting effect of JPMorgan's losing $2 billion bad bet will be to its reputation.
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reports that mortgage defaults have fallen below expected levels.
Real-time mortgage market updates for May 16, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.
Buyers of new construction are on the clock. Builder confidence is rising and new home sales are expected to pop.
Federal Reserve Governor Elizabeth Duke said mortgage lending is suffering because the "rules of the game" keep changing.
Real-time mortgage market updates for May 15, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.
For every $100,000 borrowed on a 15-year mortgage, you'll save nearly $44,000 over the long-term in mortgage interest costs over a 30-year.
The White House is requesting updates to the Home Affordable Refinance Program. Millions of additional homeowners would be HARP 3-eligible.
With mortgage rates low in all 50 states and housing markets rising, there are great "deals" to be had -- if you can find them.
Real-time mortgage market updates for May 14, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.
The FHA starts its new, cheaper MIP schedule June 11, 2012. You don't have to wait until June to apply, though. Start your application today and be among the first in line for new, lower payments.
Mortgage-backed bonds worsened last week. Mortgage rates figure to rise.
Low mortgage rates plus rising consumer sentiment is helping to stabilize U.S. housing.
Real-time mortgage market updates for May 11, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.
The Mortgage Refinance Boom is ongoing. At today's rates, you could save 29% off your mortgage interest payments.
So long as the economy continues to stay strong, mortgage default rates nationwide should continue to drop.
Cash-out mortgages are defined as mortgages for which the new, refinanced balance is at least 5% higher than the existing loan payoff.
Real-time mortgage market updates for May 10, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.
Need to know if mortgage rates will rise or fall this week? Here's your answer.
Fannie Mae reports a $2.7 billion net profit for the first quarter of 2012. Fannie Mae execs cite stabilizing home prices, fewer defaults.
After sitting in more than dozen meetings, the mortgage industry appears to be in decent shape, but remains nervous for the future.
Real-time mortgage market updates for May 9, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.
The 10-year treasury is fully-decoupled from the 30-year fixed rate mortgage. Interest rate spreads are nearing the widest point in 2 years.
The private mortgage market of RMBS is trying to do more, but risks remain high.
Real-time mortgage market updates for May 8, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.
Is an FHA mortgage better for you than a conventional one? A quick rundown of each product and a comparison chart.
17 new housing markets were identified as "improving" in May.
Real-time mortgage market updates for May 7, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.
The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) is revamped and extended. There are no LTV requirements and fewer loan fees. It's a complete refinance overhaul.
The USDA has launched its own version of HARP and the FHA's Streamline Refinance. No credit scores, no appraisals, very low mortgage rates.
With material getting less expensive, "green homes" are expected to account for 40% of all new single-family homes by 2016.
Real-time mortgage market updates for May 4, 2012. Updates provided by MBSQuoteline, an MBS subscription provider for loan officers.
Mortgage rates are falling after the April jobs report It's a Wall Street quirk, though --one that should self-correct shortly.
Fannie Mae gave itself the power to raise "g-fees" with absolutely no advance notice.
Lower mortgage rates with higher fees is not an improvement -- it's accounting trick.
