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Foreclosures : The Last “Great Deal” In Housing Is Endangered

Dan Green — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:20:12 +0000

The number of foreclosed homes for sale is dwindling, yet buyer demand for them surges. Remember that highly-publicized, 25% discount for buying a bank-owned home? It’s about to go away. If you’re looking at foreclosures, here’s where to find them.

The 5-10 Properties Program Is For Investors With More Than 4 Properties Financed

Dan Green — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:32:25 +0000

Fannie Mae’s standard mortgage guidelines include its 5-10 Properties Financed Program. Yet, most banks won’t offer it to the public. If you’ve ever been turned down by your bank for having more than 4 properties financed, here’s what to do about it.

Mortgage Rates : Reacting To The Federal Reserve’s December 2011 Statement

Dan Green — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:46:23 +0000

The Fed stood pat today. No change in policy and no QE3. Wall St didn’t expect that. In response, mortgage rates have dipped to new lows. Act quickly, though. Low rates never seem to last very long.

After 5 Weeks Of “No Change”, Mortgage Rates Ready To Rocket Higher

Dan Green — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:18:03 +0000

The mortgage market is loaded up with 3 years of negative expectations. And, once those forces reverse, they’ll reverse quickly, sending mortgage rates soaring. It’s time to execute on that mortgage plan. Rates are poised to rise.

FHA Mortgage Rates Falling More Quickly Than Conventional Ones

Dan Green — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:12:19 +0000

There is a big advantage to “going FHA” these days — especially if you’re making a low downpayment purchase. FHA mortgage rates are lower than they’ve ever been as compared to conventional ones, and FHA mortgage insurance rates have yet to rise.

The Effect Of Low Mortgage Rates : A Sustained Housing Recovery Is Finally Underway

Dan Green — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:27:57 +0000

Maybe low rates matter after all. After months of near-4 percent mortgage rates, a bevy of housing data all points to the same conclusion — the housing market recovery is underway.

HARP Mortgage Applicants : Statistics, Demographics And Figures

Dan Green — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:37:02 +0000

Statistics, geography, and demographics of the HARP Refinance Program’s first applicant wave. Data includes Median LTV, Median Interest Rate, and Average Loan-to-Value.

The Case-Shiller Index : Flawed, Unreliable, And Down In September

Dan Green — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:59:13 +0000

The Case-Shiller Index reports that home values fell in September as compared to the month prior. The good news is that we can ignore its findings.

The “Zero-Closing-Cost Mortgage” : Killed By The U.S. Government

Dan Green — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:10:00 +0000

A pending mortgage policy renders loans less valuable to banks on the “back-end”. Expect to pay more on the front-end instead. Zero-closing-cost mortgages are history.

2012 Conforming And Jumbo Loan Limits For Every U.S. County

Dan Green — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:10:20 +0000

For the 6th straight year, there will be no change to the national conforming mortgage loan limit. Loans below the limit can be conforming mortgages. Loans above the conforming loan limits are may be “jumbo”.