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Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:14:33 -0800

Mortgage Rate Predictions For The Next 30 Days (November 25, 2009)
A year ago Thanksgiving, mortgage rates reached an all-time low. We're approaching those same all-time levels again. But...
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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:45:22 -0800

Using Consumer Confidence To Guess Where Mortgage Rates Are Going
Many analysts believe that confidence correlates to spending. Looking at the trendline chart, they've got good reason --...
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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:58:46 -0800

Finding The Best Jumbo And Super Jumbo Mortgage Rates Takes Effort
To be classified as "high-cost", an area's median home price must exceed $365,000. 324 areas qualify nationwide and, in...
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Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:52:57 -0800

A Mortgage Rate Prediction For The Next 30 Days (November 19, 2009)
Consumer spending drives the economy. Without spending, there's no growth and, as a result, tepid retail sales reports force...
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Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:30:59 -0800

2010 Conforming Loan Limits : Same As 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006
Conforming mortgages are appropriately named; they "conform" to the mortgage underwriting guidelines of Fannie Mae or Freddie...
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Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:44:23 -0800

Trends In Mortgage Rates : What The Fall Season Brings To Rate Shoppers
Like in 2006, 2007 and 2008, Autumn 2009 is marked by falling leaves and falling mortgage rates. The trend looks more like a...
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Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:19:39 -0800

Of The Top 10 Foreclosure Markets Nationwide, Only 1 Is Getting Worse
Overall, this month's foreclosure report is another positive signal in the housing market. Recovery is underway. For...
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Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:58:25 -0800

A Mortgage Rate Prediction For The Next 30 Days (November 12, 2009)
Since November 2008, 30-year fixed mortgage rates have been range-bound at 5. But 5 percent is unnatural given the current...
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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:45:06 -0800

Summarizing The New, Stricter FHA Streamline Refinance Program (Changes Effective November 17, 2009)
Want to refinance on the FHA Streamline Refi program? Better get a move on. Beginning in just 5 days -- November 17, 2009 --...
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Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:58:19 -0800

FHA Mortgage Rates Are Lower Than Conventional Mortgage Rates
FHA mortgage rates are lower than conventional mortgage rates right now. It's an interesting development, especially for...
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DanGreen posted a blog entry

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:52:56 -0800

Summarizing The (New) First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Program
Congress voted to extend and expand the $8,000 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit today. The bill is expected to be signed into...
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DanGreen posted a blog entry

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:39:34 -0800

A Mortgage Rate Prediction For The Next 30 Days (November 5, 2009)
Need a mortgage rate prediction? I am a regular participant in the Bankrate.com Mortgage Rate Trend survey and this week's...
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Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:01:49 -0800

How Today’s FOMC Statement Affects Mortgage Rates And Homeowners (November 4, 2009)
A brief recap of the Federal Open Market Committee's November 4, 2009 statement and what it means for mortgage rates,...
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Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:32:16 -0800

Heads-Up Email Subscribers : I’m Moving To MailChimp
Just a quick heads-up to my blog-via-email subscribers. Effective Wednesday, I am switching email services from FeedBurner's...
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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:31:01 -0800

The Housing Market Bottomed 9 Months Ago, Based On The Data
The last two years have been rough on housing in a chain reaction-kind of way. First, mortgage guidelines tightened,...
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Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:03:21 -0800

How Long Do Mortgage Rate Quotes Last, On Average?
Mortgage rates aren't changing as quickly as they did this summer, but they're still changing pretty quickly. Over the last...
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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:28:20 -0700

Mortgage Rate Predictions (October 29, 2009)
Need a mortgage rate prediction for the next month? I am a regular participant in the Bankrate.com Mortgage Rate Trend survey...
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Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:45:10 -0700

Looking For The Housing Bottom? These Stats Say It Was Back In February 2009.
For the 7th consecutive month, the Case-Shiller Index showed a reduction in annual home price declines. That's more than two...
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Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:45:53 -0700

Inflation Is Both Overstated And Understated. Mortgage Rates Lose And Win.
When the government makes it press releases, it doesn't talk in terms of those raw numbers. Instead, it talks about inflation...
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Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:15:08 -0700

Talking Mortgage Rates To 6 Percent, FHA Streamlines, And The First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension
Earlier, I asked my Twitter followers what mortgage questions they'd like to have answered. I picked 3 of their replies and...
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Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:56:44 -0700

Mortgage Rate Predictions (October 22, 2009)
Need a mortgage rate prediction for the next month? I am a regular participant in the Bankrate.com Mortgage Rate Trend survey...
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Wed, 21 Oct 2009 07:02:58 -0700

Rising Gas Prices Got You Down? It’s Nothing Compared To How Mortgage Rates Will Rise.
Oil prices are on the move, crossing $80 per barrel for the first time in a year. The charge can't be coming at a worse time...
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Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:31:19 -0700

Comparing FHA And Conventional Mortgages With Less Than 20% Downpayment
With foreclosures proliferating, PMI defaults are up 26 percent over last year and double the levels from 2007. Private...
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Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:56:06 -0700

Summarizing The New, Stricter FHA Streamline Refinance Program (Changes Effective November 17, 2009)
Want to refinance on the FHA Streamline Refi program? Better get a move on. Beginning in just 4 weeks -- November 17, 2009 --...
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Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:47:57 -0700

Foreclosures Per Household Data Shows The Way To The Homebuying Bargains
The severity of the "Foreclosure Crisis" depends on where you live, it seems. According to the RealtyTrac.com Q3 foreclosure...
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