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Nonprofit to help Balto. residents with mortgage problems
A nonprofit homeownership organization will be helping people in Baltimore who have trouble making their mortgage payments. (Fri, 04 May 2007 20:53:08 GMT)
Bad Credit and Home Refinance
(ARA) - Mortgage rates are at historic lows, and it seems like everyone's jumping on the refinance bandwagon these days. But is it really a good idea for people with bad credit? (Fri, 04 May 2007 20:53:56 GMT)
Think You're Paying Too Much on Your Car Loan?
(ARA) - You have probably heard of auto refinance before. Or simply refinance. The term actually refers to a financial situation wherein a borrower finds financing to pay off a current loan. (Fri, 04 May 2007 20:54:06 GMT)
The Hyperion(R) Strategic Mortgage Income Fund, Inc. Dividend Declaration May 4, 2007
The Board of Directors of the Hyperion Strategic Mortgage Income Fund, Inc. (the 'Fund') (NYSE: HSM) declared a monthly dividend of $0.090 per share, payable on May 31, 2007 to shareholders of record on May 15, 2007. The ex-dividend date is May 11, 2007. Based on the NYSE closing price of $12.97 on May 3, 2007, the Fund's yield was 8.33%. Based on the net asset value per share of $13.58 on May 3, ... (Fri, 04 May 2007 22:59:08 GMT)
Pay off mortgage early or invest more for retirement?
Like the rest of the nation, the Payson area's mortgage rates have tumbled to levels not seen in decades and millions of Americans have rushed to refinance their homes. (Fri, 04 May 2007 23:14:36 GMT)
Why Mortgage Life Insurance is Not a Good Idea
(ARA) - If you've recently taken out a mortgage, brace yourself for the onslaught. Before you even finish unpacking, your mailbox will likely be filled with offers for all kinds of services. (Sat, 05 May 2007 01:10:06 GMT)
Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash In Your Pocket
(ARA) - Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned expenses add up and if you don't have savings to cover them, where will the extra payments come from? (Sat, 05 May 2007 01:20:47 GMT)
Auto Refinancing Puts Gas Money in Your Pocket
(ARA) - With gas prices at an all-time high and no relief in site, families are finding it necessary to cut back their spending on other items in order to fill up the car's tank. The price of a barrel of crude oil recently peaked at $77 dollars. (Sat, 05 May 2007 02:40:51 GMT)
Good Reasons to Refinance Now
(ARA)- The effects of refinancing your mortgage can be dramatic, since it's a tool you can use to improve your financial situation. To take best advantage of it, look at where you are and assess your needs. Then explore the market. (Sat, 05 May 2007 02:54:11 GMT)
How to Determine if it's Time to Refinance
(ARA) - Who wouldn't enjoy a break on their monthly mortgage payment? On the other hand, how can you be sure the timing is right to refinance? Are the rates and the current mortgage market the best indicators? (Sat, 05 May 2007 02:54:21 GMT)
Take a closer look at mortgage fraud
Mortgage fraud is running rampant across the U.S., posing potential financial damage or ruin to homeowners and even the local community. The FBI reports that the illegal activity can have a domino effect on the local housing market and the economy at large. (Sat, 05 May 2007 06:54:24 GMT)
Local home loan lenders to merge
Local lenders Sacramento 1st Mortgage and Comstock Mortgage announced a merger Friday that will make the combined firms the region's largest locally owned home loan lender, the parties said. (Sat, 05 May 2007 07:06:40 GMT)
Mortgage calculator goes an added step
Consumers face a problem if they use most online mortgage calculators to see what they might owe on a new deal. The calculators often don't... (Sat, 05 May 2007 07:15:50 GMT)
License mortgage brokers, Monroe DA tells panel
House committee has hearing in 'epicenter of foreclosures in Pennsylvania.' | Rapid population growth in the Poconos and Lehigh Valley has produced fertile ground for mortgage fraud, and unless the entire industry is licensed, borrowers here and throughout the state will continue to fall victim to predatory lending practices. (Sat, 05 May 2007 07:31:10 GMT)
Good Reasons to Refinance Now
(ARA)- The effects of refinancing your mortgage can be dramatic, since it's a tool you can use to improve your financial situation. To take best advantage of it, look at where you are and assess your needs. Then explore the market. (Sat, 05 May 2007 07:42:00 GMT)
Don't assume using home-equity loans to finance a car is the cheapest way to go
Would you take out a 30-year car loan? How about a 10-year auto loan? If you're going to finance the a car with the equity in your home, that is exactly what you could be doing -- paying for a car over 10 or even 30 years. (Sat, 05 May 2007 09:05:41 GMT)
States rush to act on mortgage reform
WASHINGTON (AP) - As state lawmakers rush to reform lending practices that have contributed to a recent surge of mortgage defaults and foreclosures, consumer advocates say these efforts fall short of what is truly needed: a federal law protecting home buyers. (Sat, 05 May 2007 09:26:48 GMT)
Private mortgage insurance regains popularity
Private mortgage insurance is making a comeback. Until six or eight months ago, private mortgage insurance was out of favor as people eager to get into the roaring housing market took adjustable-rate mortgages or "piggyback" loans or some other exotic form of financing. (Sat, 05 May 2007 10:06:57 GMT)
Goal of Donnelly bill: Boost Title I loan limits: Lawmaker says legislation would help manufactured housing industry.
ELKHART -- U.S. Rep. Joe Donnelly, D-2nd, hopes to give the manufactured housing industry a boost with legislation that would raise Title I loan limits. (Sat, 05 May 2007 11:11:01 GMT)
Bad Credit and Home Refinance
(ARA) - Mortgage rates are at historic lows, and it seems like everyone's jumping on the refinance bandwagon these days. But is it really a good idea for people with bad credit? (Sat, 05 May 2007 11:25:49 GMT)
Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash In Your Pocket
(ARA) - Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned expenses add up and if you don't have savings to cover them, where will the extra payments come from? (Sat, 05 May 2007 12:02:20 GMT)
Why Mortgage Life Insurance is Not a Good Idea
(ARA) - If you've recently taken out a mortgage, brace yourself for the onslaught. Before you even finish unpacking, your mailbox will likely be filled with offers for all kinds of services. (Sat, 05 May 2007 12:03:11 GMT)
How to Determine if it's Time to Refinance
(ARA) - Who wouldn't enjoy a break on their monthly mortgage payment? On the other hand, how can you be sure the timing is right to refinance? Are the rates and the current mortgage market the best indicators? (Sat, 05 May 2007 12:03:21 GMT)
Think You're Paying Too Much on Your Car Loan?
(ARA) - You have probably heard of auto refinance before. Or simply refinance. The term actually refers to a financial situation wherein a borrower finds financing to pay off a current loan. (Sat, 05 May 2007 12:43:02 GMT)
Why Mortgage Life Insurance is Not a Good Idea
(ARA) - If you've recently taken out a mortgage, brace yourself for the onslaught. Before you even finish unpacking, your mailbox will likely be filled with offers for all kinds of services. (Sat, 05 May 2007 13:08:26 GMT)
Mortgage rates hold
WASHINGTON (AP) ? Rates on 30-year mortgages held steady this week near their low point for the year, reflecting the slowdown in economic growth. Mortgage company Freddie Mac reported Thursday that 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.16 percent nationwide, unchanged from last week. (Sat, 05 May 2007 15:15:48 GMT)
Private mortgage insurance regains popularity
Private mortgage insurance is making a comeback. Until six or eight months ago, private mortgage insurance was out of favor as people eager to get into the roaring housing market took adjustable-rate mortgages or "piggyback" loans or some other exotic form of financing. (Sat, 05 May 2007 15:20:52 GMT)
Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income. (Sat, 05 May 2007 16:56:39 GMT)
Auto Refinancing Puts Gas Money in Your Pocket
(ARA) - With gas prices at an all-time high and no relief in site, families are finding it necessary to cut back their spending on other items in order to fill up the car's tank. The price of a barrel of crude oil recently peaked at $77 dollars. (Sat, 05 May 2007 17:01:18 GMT)
Coppell Blasts Loan System
Reading manager Steve Coppell said that loans "should not be allowed" after the 2-0 home defeat to Watford. (Sat, 05 May 2007 18:10:10 GMT)
How to Determine if it's Time to Refinance
(ARA) - Who wouldn't enjoy a break on their monthly mortgage payment? On the other hand, how can you be sure the timing is right to refinance? Are the rates and the current mortgage market the best indicators? (Sat, 05 May 2007 19:25:16 GMT)
Is it Time to Refinance Your Car?
(ARA) - Do you end every month with barely enough cash to pay the bills, and sometimes have to tap into your savings to get by? If so, it's time to re-evaluate your spending habits. (Sat, 05 May 2007 20:11:44 GMT)
Why Now is a Good Time to Refinance
(ARA) - If you're a homeowner, the recent drop in interest rates has opened up the possibility of big savings on your monthly payments. (Sun, 06 May 2007 00:49:47 GMT)
Mortgage misery as rate rises bite
Homeowners with average mortgages will pay £1,500 a year more in repayments because of interest rate rises over the past year. With another rise expected this week, those with a £150,000 mortgage could be paying up to £125 extra a month. (Sun, 06 May 2007 00:55:47 GMT)
Rates forecast spells mortgage misery
MORTGAGE pain is on the way for millions of homebuyers if the Bank of England raises the cost of borrowing this week as expected, writes Teresa Hunter. (Sun, 06 May 2007 02:11:10 GMT)
Think You're Paying Too Much on Your Car Loan?
(ARA) - You have probably heard of auto refinance before. Or simply refinance. The term actually refers to a financial situation wherein a borrower finds financing to pay off a current loan. (Sun, 06 May 2007 02:46:39 GMT)
Bad Credit and Home Refinance
(ARA) - Mortgage rates are at historic lows, and it seems like everyone's jumping on the refinance bandwagon these days. But is it really a good idea for people with bad credit? (Sun, 06 May 2007 02:46:50 GMT)
Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash In Your Pocket
(ARA) - Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned expenses add up and if you don't have savings to cover them, where will the extra payments come from? (Sun, 06 May 2007 03:16:28 GMT)
Mortgage brokers get fatter payoff for selling riskier loans
NORTH COUNTY -- When mortgage brokers sign up borrowers, they have a big financial incentive to promote risky loans, according to a variety of industry experts. (Sun, 06 May 2007 03:44:34 GMT)
Fighting to Keep the Roof
Ernestine Witherspoon managed to hang onto her house in Northeast Washington even after she lost her job and fell far behind on her mortgage payments. (Sun, 06 May 2007 04:18:28 GMT)
Private mortgage insurance regains popularity
NEW YORK — Private mortgage insurance is making a comeback. Until six or eight months ago, private mortgage insurance was out of favor as people eager to get into the roaring housing market took adjustable-rate mortgages or ‘‘piggyback’’ loans or some other exotic form of financing. (Sun, 06 May 2007 05:07:10 GMT)
Private mortgage insurance regains popularity
NEW YORK — Private mortgage insurance is making a comeback. Until six or eight months ago, private mortgage insurance was out of favor as peop... (Sun, 06 May 2007 05:14:00 GMT)
MORTGAGES AND MORE: Confusion about subprime mortgage lending requires an explanation
Question: There has been so much press about the subprime mortgage crisis on Wall Street lately. (Sun, 06 May 2007 05:15:37 GMT)
Home-buying programs have different requirements
Rising foreclosures and the near-collapse of the market for home loans to those with bad credit have made it harder for many borrowers to get such loans. (Sun, 06 May 2007 05:53:34 GMT)
Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income. (Sun, 06 May 2007 05:56:39 GMT)
Foreclosures up as loan rates adjust
The number of foreclosures in Kansas is rising and some experts are blaming it on a relatively new kind of mortgage loan aimed at first-time homebuyers or those with shaky credit. (Sun, 06 May 2007 06:09:49 GMT)
Buyer paying price for an adjustable rate mortgage
Q: About a year ago, we bought our home with the help of an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) at 1.95 percent interest. We knew it would adjust after six months to 4.95 percent interest. When we received the lender's Internal Revenue Service 1098 year-end report, we learned our mortgage balance has grown by about $7,800. When I called the lender, I was told the increase was ''unpaid interest.'' ... (Sun, 06 May 2007 07:03:30 GMT)
Many sign up for private mortgage policies
Private mortgage insurance is making a comeback. Until six or eight months ago, private mortgage insurance was out of favor as people eager to get into the roaring housing market took adjustable-rate mortgages or "piggyback" loans or some other exotic form of financing. (Sun, 06 May 2007 07:05:19 GMT)
First Horizon adds loan officer
The Bellingham office of First Horizon Home Loans continues to expand with the promotion of Lori Forest to loan officer. Forest was a marketing specialist for five years with First Horizon before her appointment as a loan officer. (Sun, 06 May 2007 07:10:41 GMT)
30-year mortgage rates stay at 6.16%
WASHINGTON - Rates on 30-year mortgages held steady this past week near their low point for the year, reflecting the slowdown in economic growth. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac reported Thursday 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.16 percent nationwide, unchanged from the previous week. (Sun, 06 May 2007 07:10:43 GMT)
ARM yourself with facts when shopping for home loan
My first job out of college was working as a junior loan officer at a large savings and loan in Kansas City. I remember my desk being stacked with applications from prospective borrowers eager to lock in a 30-year, 9 percent fixed-rate loan. Five years later, rates on conventional 30-year loans were hovering at 17 percent. (Sun, 06 May 2007 07:12:18 GMT)
ROBERT BRUSS: No tax deduction on unsecured loan
Dear Bob: Last year, my wife and I loaned our daughter and son-in-law the money they needed to buy their first home. We weren't earning much on the money and they offered to pay us 5% interest. It was a good deal for them and a good deal for us. (Sun, 06 May 2007 07:13:11 GMT)
Private mortgage insurance regains popularity among home buyers
NEW YORK | Private mortgage insurance is making a comeback. (Sun, 06 May 2007 07:41:32 GMT)
Think You're Paying Too Much on Your Car Loan?
(ARA) - You have probably heard of auto refinance before. Or simply refinance. The term actually refers to a financial situation wherein a borrower finds financing to pay off a current loan. (Sun, 06 May 2007 07:56:39 GMT)
Mortgage insurance popular again
PRIVATE MORTGAGE INSURANCE is making a comeback. Until six or eight months ago, private mortgage insurance was out of favor as people eager to get into the roaring housing market took adjustable-rate mortgages or "piggyback" loans or some other exotic form of financing. But as the market has cooled and lenders have tightened their standards, many people who want homes — especially first-time home ... (Sun, 06 May 2007 08:42:37 GMT)
30-year mortgage rates hold steady
WASHINGTON – Rates on 30-year mortgages remained unchanged last week near their low point for the year, reflecting the slowdown in economic growth. (Sun, 06 May 2007 09:17:35 GMT)
Having mortgage trouble? Seek help
Home foreclosures are up, in part because of defaults on riskier subprime loans, putting many communities at risk. But, if what past surveys found continues to be true, many financially troubled homeowners will never contact their lenders to work out a way to keep their homes. (Sun, 06 May 2007 09:50:52 GMT)
Average mortgage interest rate falls to 4.45% in April
The highest index-linked mortgage rate is 4.62% for loans of up to five years. (Sun, 06 May 2007 09:57:13 GMT)
Bad Credit and Home Refinance
(ARA) - Mortgage rates are at historic lows, and it seems like everyone's jumping on the refinance bandwagon these days. But is it really a good idea for people with bad credit? (Sun, 06 May 2007 10:41:44 GMT)
Mortgage spike forcing evictions in the nice neighborhoods, too
Sheriff's Deputy Mike Strickland is a postman of bad news, delivering eviction notices in the western stretch of San Bernardino County. He is armed with a Glock .45, which he seldom draws, and Scotch tape, which he goes through in prodigious amounts while posting court orders on doors and windows. (Sun, 06 May 2007 11:08:07 GMT)
Mortgage pitfalls snag thousands
Mary Jennings is struggling to keep her house out of foreclosure, but the arithmetic is working against her. The 73-year-old retired kitchen supervisor refinanced her Nashville home in November and has already missed two mortgage payments totaling $4,739. She is likely to miss more. (Sun, 06 May 2007 11:36:15 GMT)
How to Determine if it's Time to Refinance
(ARA) - Who wouldn't enjoy a break on their monthly mortgage payment? On the other hand, how can you be sure the timing is right to refinance? Are the rates and the current mortgage market the best indicators? (Sun, 06 May 2007 12:11:52 GMT)
Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash In Your Pocket
(ARA) - Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned expenses add up and if you don't have savings to cover them, where will the extra payments come from? (Sun, 06 May 2007 13:11:50 GMT)
Foreclosures up as loan rates adjust
The number of foreclosures in Kansas is rising and some experts are blaming it on a relatively new kind of mortgage loan aimed at first-time homebuyers or those with shaky credit. (Sun, 06 May 2007 14:50:12 GMT)
Auto Refinancing Puts Gas Money in Your Pocket
(ARA) - With gas prices at an all-time high and no relief in site, families are finding it necessary to cut back their spending on other items in order to fill up the car's tank. The price of a barrel of crude oil recently peaked at $77 dollars. (Sun, 06 May 2007 15:11:51 GMT)
Regulators crack down on escrow officers in mortgage fraud
PHOENIX -- Arizona regulators are cracking down on escrow officers for skimming hundreds of thousands of dollars off home sales as part of a wave of mortgage fraud that has hit the... (Sun, 06 May 2007 17:31:11 GMT)
Tighter mortgage market shuns bad credit
With a second child on the way, Chris Shields and his wife, Michelle, wanted to move from their two-bedroom apartment in Southern California to a house with more space. (Sun, 06 May 2007 18:09:22 GMT)
PNB, OBC hike home loan rates
Public sector banks Punjab National Bank and Oriental Bank of Commerce have raised home loan rates by one percentage point and 0.75 percentage point respectively. (Sun, 06 May 2007 18:35:01 GMT)
Help is available to alter mortgage
It's often possible to refinance or renegotiate. (Sun, 06 May 2007 23:22:03 GMT)
Tight mortgage belt in Treasurer's sights
TAX cuts directed at the tight mortgage belt are being tipped by key players in the ACT economy in Tuesday's federal budget, with subdued warnings about the likely impact on interest rates. (Sun, 06 May 2007 23:42:54 GMT)
Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income. (Mon, 07 May 2007 00:50:35 GMT)
Think You're Paying Too Much on Your Car Loan?
(ARA) - You have probably heard of auto refinance before. Or simply refinance. The term actually refers to a financial situation wherein a borrower finds financing to pay off a current loan. (Mon, 07 May 2007 01:23:10 GMT)
Good Reasons to Refinance Now
(ARA)- The effects of refinancing your mortgage can be dramatic, since it's a tool you can use to improve your financial situation. To take best advantage of it, look at where you are and assess your needs. Then explore the market. (Mon, 07 May 2007 01:23:40 GMT)
How to Determine if it's Time to Refinance
(ARA) - Who wouldn't enjoy a break on their monthly mortgage payment? On the other hand, how can you be sure the timing is right to refinance? Are the rates and the current mortgage market the best indicators? (Mon, 07 May 2007 01:23:50 GMT)
Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash In Your Pocket
(ARA) - Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned expenses add up and if you don't have savings to cover them, where will the extra payments come from? (Mon, 07 May 2007 01:32:57 GMT)
Good Reasons to Refinance Now
(ARA)- The effects of refinancing your mortgage can be dramatic, since it's a tool you can use to improve your financial situation. To take best advantage of it, look at where you are and assess your needs. Then explore the market. (Mon, 07 May 2007 01:33:37 GMT)
How to Determine if it's Time to Refinance
(ARA) - Who wouldn't enjoy a break on their monthly mortgage payment? On the other hand, how can you be sure the timing is right to refinance? Are the rates and the current mortgage market the best indicators? (Mon, 07 May 2007 01:33:47 GMT)
Bad Credit and Home Refinance
(ARA) - Mortgage rates are at historic lows, and it seems like everyone's jumping on the refinance bandwagon these days. But is it really a good idea for people with bad credit? (Mon, 07 May 2007 02:01:28 GMT)
The Home Buying Process: Step by Step
(ARA) - Buying a home can be a very intimidating process, especially if you've never done it before. So the first thing you should do before you start is to figure out whether owning a home is right for you. (Mon, 07 May 2007 02:01:58 GMT)
Islamic Mortgage Market in UK Widens
Islamic Mortgage Market in UK Widens (Mon, 07 May 2007 02:12:49 GMT)
Pressure Led to Loan Approvals
Inquiry into New Century, other subprime lenders suggests that basic quality controls were ignored. (Mon, 07 May 2007 03:19:49 GMT)
Blue Lake looking for loan applicants
The city of Blue Lake is seeking applicants for its Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program. The program awards home-repair loans at a low interest rate to income-qualifying homeowners. Payments can be deferred up to 15 years; seniors only have to make payments once their home changes ownership. (Mon, 07 May 2007 03:51:31 GMT)
Regulators crack down on escrow officers in mortgage fraud
PHOENIX (AP) -- Arizona regulators are cracking down on escrow officers for skimming hundreds of thousands of dollars off home sales as part of a wave of mortgage fraud that has hit the state. (Mon, 07 May 2007 03:53:25 GMT)
Bank of America Redefines Home Buying Experience with No Fee Mortgage PLUS
Bank of America today announced nationwide availability of No Fee Mortgage PLUS, its groundbreaking home- purchase mortgage product. No Fee Mortgage PLUS is the latest consumer- friendly, no-fee personal finance product from Bank of America, following other recent innovations such as Keep the Change and $0 online equity trading. (Mon, 07 May 2007 04:05:00 GMT)
Bank of America Redefines Home Buying Experience with No Fee Mortgage PLUS
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America ( Nachrichten ) today announced nationwide availability of No Fee Mortgage PLUS, its groundbreaking home- purchase mortgage product. (Mon, 07 May 2007 04:19:28 GMT)
Auto Refinancing Puts Gas Money in Your Pocket
(ARA) - With gas prices at an all-time high and no relief in site, families are finding it necessary to cut back their spending on other items in order to fill up the car's tank. The price of a barrel of crude oil recently peaked at $77 dollars. (Mon, 07 May 2007 05:28:53 GMT)
The collapsing mortgage market loss can total more than a trillion dollar by the end of the year =-what’s the impact on ...
The mortgage market is falling apart. The mortgage defaults are rising very rapidly. The mortgage bankers scared like never before. The real estate collapse has just started. The artificial liquidity was unable to hold the real estate market any further. (Mon, 07 May 2007 05:29:32 GMT)
Equity is hard to tap if home's on leased land
Question: My ex-wife paid cash for a new modular home in a senior community. She rents the land for $400 per month. Is there any way she can unlock the equity tied up in the house? (Mon, 07 May 2007 05:58:37 GMT)
Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income. (Mon, 07 May 2007 06:11:41 GMT)
How to Determine if it's Time to Refinance
(ARA) - Who wouldn't enjoy a break on their monthly mortgage payment? On the other hand, how can you be sure the timing is right to refinance? Are the rates and the current mortgage market the best indicators? (Mon, 07 May 2007 06:12:11 GMT)
Over 10,000 Mortgage Rate Searches Completed at FreeRateSearch.com In First Month
Consumers looking for a way to get instant mortgage rate quotes have turned to FreeRateSearch.com to find accurate mortgage rates and mortgage lenders for all types of credit. (Mon, 07 May 2007 07:01:00 GMT)
Over 10,000 Mortgage Rate Searches Completed at FreeRateSearch.com In First Month
Consumers looking for a way to get instant mortgage rate quotes have turned to FreeRateSearch.com to find accurate mortgage rates and mortgage lenders for all types of credit. (PRWeb May 7, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/RW1wdC1TdW1tLVByb2YtUHJvZi1NYWduLVplcm8= (Mon, 07 May 2007 07:23:06 GMT)
Buffett soothes mortgage fears
Rising delinquencies and defaults in the subprime mortgage business probably won't be a big threat to the US economy, says Warren Buffett. (Mon, 07 May 2007 08:03:41 GMT)
Bad Credit and Home Refinance
(ARA) - Mortgage rates are at historic lows, and it seems like everyone's jumping on the refinance bandwagon these days. But is it really a good idea for people with bad credit? (Mon, 07 May 2007 08:12:11 GMT)
Factors to consider when getting a mortgage
Mortgage lenders look at several indicators to qualify customers. Here are three of the key ones. (Mon, 07 May 2007 08:46:45 GMT)
Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash In Your Pocket
(ARA) - Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned expenses add up and if you don't have savings to cover them, where will the extra payments come from? (Mon, 07 May 2007 09:27:21 GMT)
Regulators crack down on mortgage fraud
PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona regulators are cracking down on escrow officers for skimming hundreds of thousands of dollars off home sales as part of a wave of mortgage fraud that has hit the state. (Mon, 07 May 2007 09:30:25 GMT)
Foreclosures: A Real Boom for Investors
(ARA) - The climate is ripe for an increase in the number of American homes going into foreclosure. Interest rates are on the rise, mortgage payments are continuing to increase and home values are staying stagnant in some places and falling in others. (Mon, 07 May 2007 09:56:12 GMT)
Home buyers catch a break
Achieving the American dream of home ownership has never been as simple as just paying for the house itself. There are always the closing costs to pay for, too. (Mon, 07 May 2007 10:06:40 GMT)
Lenders pull back, buyers lose dream of home
Monica and Jaime Silva thought they were on the road to owning their first house. They were excited to start their new life. But about a week before they were to close on their home, their lender canceled the loan. The mortgage company had tightened its lending requirements on subprime loans. The Silvas no longer qualified.{b}Tighter credit is hurting agents, lenders, builders {b}First-time ... (Mon, 07 May 2007 10:09:11 GMT)
The Home Buying Process: Step by Step
(ARA) - Buying a home can be a very intimidating process, especially if you've never done it before. So the first thing you should do before you start is to figure out whether owning a home is right for you. (Mon, 07 May 2007 10:13:26 GMT)
Think You're Paying Too Much on Your Car Loan?
(ARA) - You have probably heard of auto refinance before. Or simply refinance. The term actually refers to a financial situation wherein a borrower finds financing to pay off a current loan. (Mon, 07 May 2007 10:39:57 GMT)
Capital Senior Living Corporation Refinances $30.0 Million of Debt
DALLAS----Capital Senior Living Corporation , one of the country's largest operators of senior living communities, today announced that it has completed a $30.0 million refinancing of mortgage debt on four owned communities. (Mon, 07 May 2007 11:00:00 GMT)
More opting for mortgage insurance
Private mortgage insurance is making a comeback. Until six or eight months ago, private mortgage insurance was out of favor as people eager to get into the roaring housing market took adjustable-rate mortgages or "piggyback" loans or some other exotic form of financing. (Mon, 07 May 2007 11:22:59 GMT)
Capital Senior Living Refinances Debt
Capital Senior Living Corp., which operates 64 senior living communities in 23 states, said Monday it refinanced $30 million of mortgage debt on four of its communities. (Mon, 07 May 2007 11:48:50 GMT)
Good Reasons to Refinance Now
(ARA)- The effects of refinancing your mortgage can be dramatic, since it's a tool you can use to improve your financial situation. To take best advantage of it, look at where you are and assess your needs. Then explore the market. (Mon, 07 May 2007 12:12:31 GMT)
LendingTree.com Adds Eleven New Loan Calculators to Its Smart Borrower Center
LendingTree.com today introduced eleven new-and-improved home loan calculators to its Smart Borrower Center at http://www.lendingtree.com/smartborrower/calculators.aspx. (Mon, 07 May 2007 12:30:00 GMT)
Lenders pull back, buyers lose dream of home
Monica and Jaime Silva thought they were on the road to owning their first house. But about a week before they were to close on their home, their lender canceled the loan. The Silvas no longer qualified.{b}Tighter credit is hurting agents, lenders, builders {b}First-time buyers have options beyond subprime loans {b}Factors to consider when getting a mortgage (Mon, 07 May 2007 13:45:57 GMT)
Home Buyers Showing Renewed Interest in Private Mortgage Insurance
Private mortgage insurance is making a comeback. Until six or eight months ago, private mortgage insurance was out of favor as people eager to get into the roaring housing market took adjustable-ra (Mon, 07 May 2007 13:49:10 GMT)
Bank of America Redefines Home Buying Experience with No Fee Mortgage PLUS
CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America ( Nachrichten ) today announced nationwide availability of No Fee Mortgage PLUS, its groundbreaking home- purchase mortgage product. (Mon, 07 May 2007 14:35:50 GMT)
Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash In Your Pocket
(ARA) - Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned expenses add up and if you don't have savings to cover them, where will the extra payments come from? (Mon, 07 May 2007 14:38:11 GMT)
Good Reasons to Refinance Now
(ARA)- The effects of refinancing your mortgage can be dramatic, since it's a tool you can use to improve your financial situation. To take best advantage of it, look at where you are and assess your needs. Then explore the market. (Mon, 07 May 2007 14:38:31 GMT)
BofA launches No Fee Mortgage Plus
Bank of America Corp. has rolled out a no-fee mortgage product. (Mon, 07 May 2007 16:08:55 GMT)
BofA Tosses Out Fees to Lure Mortgage Customers
Achieving the American dream of home ownership has never been as simple as just paying for the house itself. Looking to further grow its mortgage business and expand its traditional retail banking operation, Bank of America is doing away with the collection of borrower, lender and third-party fees that typically add a few thousand dollars to the price of buying a home. (Mon, 07 May 2007 16:26:08 GMT)
BofA eliminates mortgage fees
Bank of America Corp., Maryland's largest bank, has expanded its no-fee mortgage program nationwide. (Mon, 07 May 2007 16:31:56 GMT)
Capital Senior refinances mortgage debt
Capital Senior Living Corp. said Monday that it has refinanced $30 million worth of mortgage debt on four of its properties. (Mon, 07 May 2007 16:36:54 GMT)
LendingTree.com Adds Eleven New Loan Calculators to Its Smart Borrower Center
LendingTree.com today introduced eleven new-and-improved home loan calculators to its Smart Borrower Center at http://www.lendingtree.com/smartborrower/calculators.aspx. The calculators, which were custom developed by LendingTree loan and technology experts, cover all areas of home lending from loan product comparisons to ARM payments, and loan consolidation to refinancing. (Mon, 07 May 2007 16:49:31 GMT)
Bad Credit and Home Refinance
(ARA) - Mortgage rates are at historic lows, and it seems like everyone's jumping on the refinance bandwagon these days. But is it really a good idea for people with bad credit? (Mon, 07 May 2007 17:09:17 GMT)
How to Determine if it's Time to Refinance
(ARA) - Who wouldn't enjoy a break on their monthly mortgage payment? On the other hand, how can you be sure the timing is right to refinance? Are the rates and the current mortgage market the best indicators? (Mon, 07 May 2007 18:26:49 GMT)
Union Bank cuts home loan rate by 50 bps
Union Bank of India has become the first bank to reduce the interest rate on home loans up to Rs 20 lakh by 50 basis points. This follows the Reserve Bank of India’s decision to reduce risk weight to 50 per cent for housing loans up to Rs 20 lakh. (Mon, 07 May 2007 18:34:20 GMT)
Rising foreclosures could drive down home prices in Rhode Island
Rising home foreclosures in Rhode Island could claim a new casualty — house prices. Of all the ways to sell a house, a foreclosure generally yields the lowest price. Mortgage lenders looking to unload a property seized from borrowers who fell behind on their payments can expect to get back only enough to cover the loan, if that. (Mon, 07 May 2007 18:38:24 GMT)
Why Mortgage Life Insurance is Not a Good Idea
(ARA) - If you've recently taken out a mortgage, brace yourself for the onslaught. Before you even finish unpacking, your mailbox will likely be filled with offers for all kinds of services. (Mon, 07 May 2007 18:54:27 GMT)
BofA eliminates mortgage fees
Bank of America Corp. has expanded its no-fee mortgage program nationwide. (Mon, 07 May 2007 19:08:10 GMT)
Union Bank reduces home loan rates
MUMBAI: Union Bank of India has reduced the interest rate on home loans of up to Rs. 20 lakh by 50 basis points with effect from May ... (Mon, 07 May 2007 19:21:46 GMT)
Refinancing Can Relieve Your Car Payment Burdens
(ARA) - It is not uncommon for car owners to find themselves in a situation where their car payments become a bigger financial drain than they anticipated. This can happen for many different reasons: job loss, sudden unexpected expenses, or simply because the car payments aren't in line with income. (Mon, 07 May 2007 19:25:02 GMT)
Don't Fall for the Option-Payment Mortgage Trap
TV ads claim that they save you money, but they're more likely to sink you further into debt. (Mon, 07 May 2007 19:55:08 GMT)
Bank of America offers no-fee home mortgages
Bank of America said Monday it is offering no-fee mortgages nationwide for Americans buying homes. The second-largest U.S. bank said it won't charge for applications, appraisals, loan originations, title insurance and flood certifications. (Mon, 07 May 2007 20:51:13 GMT)
Why Mortgage Life Insurance is Not a Good Idea
(ARA) - If you've recently taken out a mortgage, brace yourself for the onslaught. Before you even finish unpacking, your mailbox will likely be filled with offers for all kinds of services. (Mon, 07 May 2007 21:11:06 GMT)
Auto Refinancing Puts Gas Money in Your Pocket
(ARA) - With gas prices at an all-time high and no relief in site, families are finding it necessary to cut back their spending on other items in order to fill up the car's tank. The price of a barrel of crude oil recently peaked at $77 dollars. (Mon, 07 May 2007 21:11:17 GMT)
Union Bank cuts home loan rates
Mumbai, May 7 : The Union Bank of India has cut interest rates on home loans up to Rs 20lakh by 50 basis points. (Mon, 07 May 2007 21:24:03 GMT)
Rate hikes trigger home loan defaults
New Delhi, May 7 : Housing loan defaults were rising, said bankers. This is because many borrowers, who buy houses as an investment, have started defaulting following the hikes in interest rates. (Mon, 07 May 2007 21:24:35 GMT)
Each mortgage lender looks at lease-options differently
DEAR BOB: When a tenant-buyer goes to a mortgage lender to get a loan to exercise a lease-option, does the bank look at the option consideration money and the rent credit earned during the tenancy as part of the down payment? I am told the loan-to-value ratio will be based on the option purchase price rather than the current fair market value -- Joel D. (Mon, 07 May 2007 21:44:03 GMT)
Union Bank cuts home loan rates
There s a small relief for home buyers. Ending the upward movement in home loan interest rates, Union Bank of India has reduced the rates on home loans up to Rs 20 lakh by 50 basis points. This s the first reduction in home loan rates by a bank in the last two years. The downward revision by 0.50 per cent is with immediate effect, said Union Bank chairman MV Nair. The Union Bank move follows the ... (Mon, 07 May 2007 21:53:49 GMT)
Irwin Loss Widens on Mortgage Issues
Irwin Financial Corp., a provider of loans to small businesses and home buyers, said Monday its first-quarter loss widened as its mortgage business felt the effects of the housing sector slump. (Mon, 07 May 2007 22:30:17 GMT)
Good Reasons to Refinance Now
(ARA)- The effects of refinancing your mortgage can be dramatic, since it's a tool you can use to improve your financial situation. To take best advantage of it, look at where you are and assess your needs. Then explore the market. (Mon, 07 May 2007 23:19:48 GMT)
Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash In Your Pocket
(ARA) - Sometimes life throws you a curve ball. The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned expenses add up and if you don't have savings to cover them, where will the extra payments come from? (Tue, 08 May 2007 00:21:15 GMT)
Rise in mortgage possession orders
THE number of mortgage possession orders made by county courts in England and Wales rose by 1 per cent over the first three months of 2007, compared with the corresponding period last year. (Tue, 08 May 2007 01:10:20 GMT)
Bad Credit and Home Refinance
(ARA) - Mortgage rates are at historic lows, and it seems like everyone's jumping on the refinance bandwagon these days. But is it really a good idea for people with bad credit? (Tue, 08 May 2007 02:04:05 GMT)
Refinance Your Auto Loan and Ease a Tight Budget
(ARA) - Living from paycheck to paycheck can be very stressful when unexpected emergency situations happen. You have to squeeze some extra money out of your budget, but where is it going to come from? (Tue, 08 May 2007 03:47:18 GMT)
How to Determine if it's Time to Refinance
(ARA) - Who wouldn't enjoy a break on their monthly mortgage payment? On the other hand, how can you be sure the timing is right to refinance? Are the rates and the current mortgage market the best indicators? (Tue, 08 May 2007 03:48:09 GMT)
Why Now is a Good Time to Refinance
(ARA) - If you're a homeowner, the recent drop in interest rates has opened up the possibility of big savings on your monthly payments. (Tue, 08 May 2007 03:48:20 GMT)
Bill Making Mortgage Fraud a Crime Heads to Fla. Governor
Newly approved legislation criminalizes mortgage fraud for the first time in Florida, where the crime has reached epidemic levels in the wake of a real estate boom fueled in part by risky loans. Florida leads the nation in mortgage fraud. Cases have been prosecuted up to now under grand theft and wire fraud laws. The bill would make mortgage fraud a third-degree felony punishable by up to five ... (Tue, 08 May 2007 04:07:38 GMT)
Good Reasons to Refinance Now
(ARA)- The effects of refinancing your mortgage can be dramatic, since it's a tool you can use to improve your financial situation. To take best advantage of it, look at where you are and assess your needs. Then explore the market. (Tue, 08 May 2007 06:58:39 GMT)
Countrywide Home Loans Highlights Refinance Factors
Mortgage Tips That May Make or Break the Rewards of Refinancing (Tue, 08 May 2007 07:01:00 GMT)
Bill Making Mortgage Fraud a Crime Heads to Fla. Governor
Newly approved legislation criminalizes mortgage fraud for the first time in Florida, where the crime has reached epidemic levels in the wake of a real estate boom fueled in part by risky loans. (Tue, 08 May 2007 07:02:59 GMT)
Countrywide Home Loans Highlights Refinance Factors
Mortgage Tips That May Make or Break the Rewards of Refinancing (PRWeb May 8, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/U3VtbS1FbXB0LUNvdXAtRW1wdC1UaGlyLVplcm8= (Tue, 08 May 2007 07:18:24 GMT)
Mortgage payments
Q. I am 50 years old and live with my wife and two children under nine in our home worth $700,000 with a $200,000 mortgage. I have $200,000 in superannuation. I make $150,000 a year, my wife about $20,000. We have no other debts or investments. (Tue, 08 May 2007 07:29:12 GMT)
Peak Home Loans Announces a Limited-Time $100,000 Home Refinance Loan for Less Than $365 a Month
Less-than-perfect-credit? No problem. There is help. Four out of five applicants that apply for a home refinance loan with peak home loans can now qualify with 24 hour results. Borrow $100,000 for less than $365 a month. But, before applying, learn the top five mistakes people make when refinancing their home. When it comes to home refinancing, making an educated decision has never been easier. ... (Tue, 08 May 2007 07:38:41 GMT)
Bad Credit and Home Refinance
(ARA) - Mortgage rates are at historic lows, and it seems like everyone's jumping on the refinance bandwagon these days. But is it really a good idea for people with bad credit? (Tue, 08 May 2007 09:24:48 GMT)
How to Determine if it's Time to Refinance
(ARA) - Who wouldn't enjoy a break on their monthly mortgage payment? On the other hand, how can you be sure the timing is right to refinance? Are the rates and the current mortgage market the best indicators? (Tue, 08 May 2007 09:25:08 GMT)
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