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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 16, 2013

December 16, 2013 by Kay Monigold Leave a Comment

Mortgage Debt Rises For First Time Since Recession

Last week was relatively quiet concerning scheduled housing-related news, but the Federal Reserve's financial accounts report, released on Monday, indicated that mortgage debt in the U.S. had increased for the first time since the first quarter (Q1) of 2008.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates,Financial Reports,Interest Rates

Santa’s Landing Pad, Tips For Winter Roof Maintenance

December 13, 2013 by Kay Monigold Leave a Comment

It's that time of year again when the weather outside gets frightful but the holiday cheer is delightful. You've probably got a lot on your mind during these busy winter months, but make sure that you don't neglect the roof of your home.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home,Homeowner Tips,Inspecting Your Roof

Why Should My Clients Lock In Their Interest Rates

December 12, 2013 by Kay Monigold Leave a Comment

Interest rates fluctuate frequently, often depending on the news. If you are considering refinancing your home, your loan officer may suggest locking in the interest rate on your loan.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates,Mortgage Interest Rates,Refinancing Your Home

The Pros And Cons Of Making Biweekly Mortgage Payments

December 11, 2013 by Kay Monigold Leave a Comment

Have you ever considered paying off the mortgage on your home in two biweekly payments rather than one monthly payment? It might seem like this wouldn't make a difference, but the truth is that biweekly payments really do add up more quickly.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Tips,Biweekly Mortgage Payment,Home Buying Tips

The Low Down On The HUD-1 Settlement Statement

December 10, 2013 by Kay Monigold Leave a Comment

When preparing for a closing on your refinance or home purchase, one of the documents you will be provided with a few days before closing is a HUD-1 Form. This form provides you with valuable information about your loan.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Tips,Housing Analysis,HUD 1

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 9, 2013

December 9, 2013 by Kay Monigold Leave a Comment

Last week brought several indicators of a strengthening economy. New home sales, private and federal employment and mortgage rates rose.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates,Housing Analysis,Freddie Mac

Ensure Your Fireplace Is Up To Snuff

December 6, 2013 by Kay Monigold Leave a Comment

When it's cold outside, there's nothing quite as cozy as curling up on the sofa with a good book in front of a roaring fire. A fireplace evokes the idea of a warm and pleasant atmosphere.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home,Fireplace Maintenance,Winter Home Tips

10 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Applying For A Mortgage: Part 2

December 5, 2013 by Kay Monigold Leave a Comment

Yesterday you may have read the blog post on questions to ask yourself before applying for a mortgage, well here are 5 additional that you may want to think about before you go into your meeting with your loan officer.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Tips,HUD1,GFE

10 Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Applying For A Mortgage: Part 1

December 4, 2013 by Kay Monigold Leave a Comment

If you are considering applying for a refinance, it is important to understand the mechanics of your mortgage loan. Before you sit down to speak with your loan officer, you should consider preparing a list of questions you feel may need to be answered.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Mortgage Tips,HUD1,GFE

Case Shiller Price Index Shows A Spike In Home Prices In The West

December 3, 2013 by Kay Monigold Leave a Comment

According to the S&P Case-Shiller 10-and 20-City Housing Market Indices for September, home prices grew at an average of 13.30 percent year-over-year and achieved the highest growth rate for home prices since February 2006.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Housing Analysis,Mortgage Rates,FHFA,S&P Case-Shiller

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