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Mortgage rates for Friday, April 15

Posted on April 15, 2016 by
Mortgage rates are historically low, a boon if you're looking to purchase a home or refinance an existing mortgage.
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Mortgage rates for Thursday, April 14

Posted on April 14, 2016 by
Mortgage rates are low right now -- something prospective homebuyers should be happy to hear.
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Mortgage rates for Wednesday, April 13

Posted on April 13, 2016 by
Current mortgage rates are varied. Be sure to shop around to find the best deal.
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Many buyers confident they’ll get a mortgage

Posted on April 12, 2016 by
Nearly half of potential buyers say it's "very likely" they'll get financing for a home purchase, according to an Owners.com survey.
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Mortgage rates for Tuesday, April 12

Posted on April 12, 2016 by
People looking to purchase a home will find that it's a great time to shop for a mortgage.
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Sunny days mean more loan approvals

Posted on April 6, 2016 by
Your mortgage application is more likely to be approved on an unexpectedly sunny day, according to a new study.
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2015’s largest mortgage lenders

Posted on April 4, 2016 by
Wells Fargo originated the most mortgages during the 4th quarter of 2015, according to a Mortgage Daily analysis.
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There could be more FHA loans to go around

Posted on March 17, 2016 by
The Federal Housing Administration is limiting lender liability for some underwriting errors, which could open up FHA loans to more borrowers.
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What I did during the bubble

Posted on March 1, 2016 by
The last couple of days have brought reminders of the housing bubble. "The Big Short" won the Academy Award for best adapted screenplay, and the Washington Post had fun digging up the history of Trump Mortgage, which opened its doors in spring 2006. "I think it's a great time to start a mortgage company," Trump
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How high will home prices fly?

Posted on February 25, 2016 by
Home prices increased 1.4% nationwide during the 4th quarter of 2015, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.
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