Cities SpotlightSeptember 19, 2015Assistant City Manager Talks About The Benefits Of Living in Temecula, CAAn interview with the Assistant City Manager of Temecula, California, who talks about what it's like to live there, and how the city caters to local residents.
About MortgagesSeptember 3, 2015“Team Players” Close Their Mortgage Loans FasterTreat your mortgage approval like a job, and be good to your team. Tips on playing well with others to get to closing faster. Practical advice you can use.
Mortgage RatesAugust 17, 2015Mortgage Rate Lock Advice: Float/Lock For Week Of August 16, 2015What's ahead for this week's market and how will the Federal Reserve affect today's sub-4% interest rates? Market analysis, plus complimentary mortgage rate quotes.
InterviewsAugust 11, 2015Interview with David Stevens, President & CEO, Mortgage Bankers AssociationTheMortgageReports.com interviews David Stevens, President & CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). In-depth perspective on mortgages and the U.S. housing market.
InterviewsAugust 4, 2015Interview with Sandra Thompson, Deputy Director, Federal Housing Finance AgencyTheMortgageReports.com interviews Sandra Thompson, Deputy Director, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). In-depth perspective on mortgages and the U.S. housing market.
About MortgagesAugust 1, 2015Mortgage Rates vs APR: How To Get Your Best Mortgage DealAnalysis on the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) formula used by mortgage lenders, and how to turn it to your advantage. Mortgage rate quotes today are their lowest in 9 weeks.
HARP RefinanceJuly 30, 2015Government Extends HARP Refi Program, Effective ImmediatelyThe government has extended the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP). Find out if your mortgage qualifies, and get today's live mortgage rates which are near all-time lows.
Mortgage StrategyJuly 17, 2015Refinance Trends: What Are Today’s Most Popular Refi Loans?Homeowners are abandoning 30-year home loans. They're choosing 15-year loans instead. Find out why the 15-year is popular and compare today's rates which are near their of lowest of all-time.
Mortgage StrategyJuly 15, 2015How Foreign National Buyers Of U.S. Real Estate Manage Currency RisksForeign national buyers accounted for 7% U.S. housing market in the year ending March 2014. How foreign nationals manage their currency risks for maximum safety.
FHA Home BuyingJuly 13, 2015“Effective” FHA Mortgage Rates Drop; FHA Loans Even CheaperThe monthly cost of an FHA loan continues to move lower. What to know about FHA home loans, plus access to today's live FHA mortgage rates which are now near all-time lows.
Mortgage RatesJuly 8, 2015NYSE Outage, Greece, & China Drop Mortgage Rates To New LowsMortgage rates are dropping quickly, affected by news on all fronts. China, Greece, jobs... even the NYSE outage has played a role. Today's new rates are now the lowest in 6 weeks.
About MortgagesJuly 7, 2015Reverse Mortgages Are Now Newer, Safer, & BetterReverse mortgages are available to individuals 62 or older who own their home, and they're safer and better than ever. Read about changes to the reverse mortgage program and why it may (finally) be a fit for your home.
Mortgage NewsJuly 1, 2015TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID) Changing The Way Homes Are BoughtThe new TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID) is changing the way homes are financed. Will the mandatory 3-day "waiting periods" affect your closing?
Mortgage StrategyJune 20, 20153 Things To Know Before You Start A Mortgage RefinanceWith current mortgage rates low, refinance activity is strong. Before you start your refi, make sure you cover your bases. Analysis, plus access to live rate quotes.
VA LoansJune 17, 2015How To Get Your VA Certificate Of Eligibility (COE)In order to be VA loan-approved, military borrowers must show a valid Certificate of Eligibility (COE). Get your COE instantly. Here's how to do it online.
Conforming MortgagesJune 17, 20152015 Conforming Mortgage Loan Limits For Loans Via Fannie Mae And Freddie MacFannie Mae and Freddie Mac set conforming loan limits for the country. The complete 2015 loan limits, plus a lookup chart by U.S. county. Analysis and live rates.
About MortgagesJune 14, 2015Simple Mortgage Definitions : Good Faith EstimateAbout the Good Faith Estimate (GFE), including how they work and how to use them. Use today's GFE to help compare rates among lenders. Get free rate quotes.
Mortgage RatesMay 26, 2015What Will Mortgage Rates Do Next? Analysis For June 2015.Is today a good day to lock a mortgage rate, or should you float your rate in hopes of something lower? Full analysis, plus a look at today's live rates.
Mortgage StrategyMay 11, 2015Current Mortgage Rates Lift Maximum Home Purchase Price By 11% From 2014Every 0.125% drop in current mortgage rates boosts purchasing buyer power 1.5 percent. Analysis and examples, plus access live quotes at today's rates at near their lowest levels of all-time.
VA LoansApril 26, 2015VA Loans: 10 Things To Know About The 100% Mortgage ProgramWhen home buyers discover they're VA loan-eligible, they want to know about how the program works. Important advice, plus live access to today's rates which are as much as 40 bps (0.40%) lower than comparable conventional rates.