Tag Archives: news
Mortgage rates quiet; home prices up
Mortgage rates started the week quietly, which is good news for borrowers. But not the same can be said about home prices. Continue reading
Homeownership losing steam
The rate of homeownership in the U.S. is at a 19-year low. Continue reading
Borrowers dodge jobs report bullet
Mortgage rates didn’t move after investors realized that the jobless rate plunged because the workforce shrank. Continue reading
His perfect FICO score obsession
Have you ever wondered what it takes to get an 850 credit score? Here is how one man did it. Continue reading
More homeowners above water
Rising prices are driving homeowners into positive equity, but it could be a long road. Continue reading
Foreclosures down to 2007 levels
Florida remains the state with the highest foreclosure activity, but it’s declining. Continue reading
Jobs report not bad for mortgage rates
Job growth has been steady but not impressive. Could that mean lower mortgage rates? Continue reading
Which goes 1st: Card or mortgage?
Which would you pay first: credit cards bills or the mortgage? Continue reading
Will jobs report push rates up?
This morning’s February employment report had mixed news for the economy and for mortgage borrowers. Continue reading
The happy side of bad job numbers
The January employment report was disappointing, but it should keep mortgage rates low. Continue reading