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Several Lenders Stop Foreclosures During the Holidays
CNN Money reports that several lenders have decided to stop foreclosures during the holidays. Even though evictions will stop during this time, the legal and administrative process will still continue.
3 Things I Learned Refinancing My VA Loan
I recently refinanced my mortgage to a 15-year VA loan at 3.25%. You read that correctly. A 15-year fixed VA loan at 3.25%. But that’s not what I want to talk about today. I want to share three things I learned that can help other veterans qualify for a VA loan.
New HARP Guidelines: What You Need to Know
The Fed announced the details of its newly updated changes to the Home Affordable Refinance Program which we mortgage folk have dubbed HARP 2.0. The kicker is who will qualify for modifications and who will not qualify?
U.S. Home Refinance Program Unveiled
President Barack Obama is scheduled to announce new refinancing regulations to help those whose homes are valued less than their mortgage.
Has The 20% Down Payment Standard Resurfaced?
Saving enough money for a down payment may be one of the little hurdles along the way to homeowner happiness. While changes in down payment standards may be looming, find out why paying more up front may be beneficial.
When Quicken Loans Transfers Loan Servicing
Transferring your mortgage to another lender is common within the industry. At Quicken Loans, we’ll inform you who your new servicer is, where it’s located, and where your payments should be made.
Federal Help Near for Unemployed Homeowners
A new initiative allows eligible jobless homeowners to defer mortgage payments while they seek employment.
FHA Could Be Shut Down Over Debt
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) could possibly shut down. If this occurs, a valuable source of mortgage credit for homebuyers will no longer be available.
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