When Is the Right Time to Refinance?

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As mortgage rates hover at historical lows, many homeowners are running out to refinance. But the benefits of refinancing vary depending on your personal situation. The right time for your neighbor or family member may not be the right time for you. … [Read more...]

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5 Tips for Shopping for a Home Loan from Our Friends at the Fed

Ben Bernanke and Friends Offer Tips for Shopping for a Mortgage

You heard on the news that rates are at historical lows. Or maybe a friend just got a fantastic deal on a refinance. Whatever the motivation, you're back in the market for a mortgage. Only, with all the turmoil in the markets and financial industry … [Read more...]

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Federal Reserve Talks, Mortgage Rates Drop

The 10 brilliant minds who make up the Federal Reserve met yesterday to once again discuss the state of the economy and determine the action needed by them to aid a struggling American economy. The Fed funds rate is one way the Fed uses to regulate … [Read more...]

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Looking for a Home? It May Be Your Lucky Day!

LOOKING FOR A HOME? It may be your lucky day! Check out this graph.  Look at all the factors... Affordability way high….mortgage rates way low… amazing selection of homes available… prices way down… AND DRUM ROLL PLEASE … [Read more...]

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Fed Holds Rate at 2%; Fed Statement Translated

he 10 brilliant minds who make up the Federal Reserve met yesterday to once again discuss the state of the economy and determine the action needed by them to aid a struggling American economy. For the 2nd time in a row, they chose to keep the Fed … [Read more...]

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What Did Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Do to Mortgage Rates?

Remember last week when I explained the types of things that move mortgage rates? We all know I didn't mention "government takeovers." Because it never happens. I mean, it hardly ever happens. Okay, it happened last weekend. Kidding aside, the … [Read more...]

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Mortgage Rates Predictions & The Economic Crystal Ball

When people find out I work for Quicken Loans or even in the financial/mortgage industry, they begin to pepper me with questions: should they buy a house (are they ready to?), what do I think their credit score is (Duh. Quizzle knows.), and the most … [Read more...]

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How Much Debt You Have Affects How Much Home You Can Buy

By: Christy Brewer Christy Brewer, The DIFF Critic, has been thinking a lot about what goes into each person's mortgage terms -- mortgage rate, payment, how much to borrow. Today she shares what's on her mind here on the Quizzle blog. Most … [Read more...]

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