Two changes to FHA loan monthly insurance premium (MIP) could affect anyone who chooses an FHA loan to refinance or buy a home. Changes that will affect you in the place you least like – your wallet. Or your budget.
Archive | Refinance Mortgage
FHA Insurance Premiums Rising Soon – Bad News for Your Wallet
by Clayton Closson on February 18, 2013 in Home Buying, Refinance Mortgage
Add Some Bucks to Save Some Bucks with Amortization!
by Eric Mally on January 17, 2013 in Mortgage Rates, Refinance Mortgage
What if I told you that adding some extra cash to each monthly payment could potentially shave months off of your term and save you thousands in interest a month? What if I told you that you could see just exactly how much you could save over the life of your loan with one simple calculator?
VA Loan Funding Fee Explained
by Amanda Pallay on January 9, 2013 in Home Buying, Refinance Mortgage
So you’re interested in a VA loan, but you’re confused about some of the terms? You’re not alone. One of the most common questions that’s asked about VA loans is “What is the funding fee?” Simply put, the funding fee is a cost associated with obtaining a VA loan. Because VA loans are paid for both by the government and taxpayer dollars, the funding fee helps to offset the cost of administering the loan.
30-Year Fixed Rate Ends 2012 Near Historic Lows
by Amanda Pallay on December 27, 2012 in Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Updates and Changes, Refinance Mortgage
Welcome to the last Primary Mortgage Market Survey of the year. And fortunately for all you rate watchers, it ends on a good note! 30-year fixed rates drop this week, landing near record lows!
Mortgage Rates Are Movin’ On Up (Ever So Slightly)
by Amanda Pallay on December 20, 2012 in Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Updates and Changes, Refinance Mortgage
Greek philosopher Heraclitus once said “the only constant is change.” As much as we would like things to remain the same – our babies to stay little, our waistlines to stay small, our mortgage rates to remain low – they never do, or will. This week’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey is out and rates are both higher and lower than last week. It just goes to show how quickly these crazy low rates can change. If you’re not refinancing into a lower rate, you may miss out on your opportunity. There is never going to be a better time, because tomorrow never comes.
Mortgage Rates Drop Slightly – Still Near Record Lows
by Amanda Pallay on December 13, 2012 in Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Updates and Changes, Refinance Mortgage
There are only a handful of things that can be measured in “record lows” – temperature, birth rates, sea ice…um…oh, mortgage rates! Of course! And this week, my friends, mortgage rates dropped! It wasn’t a dramatic drop by any means, but a drop is a drop and that means more money in your pocket. What are you waiting for?
Freddie Mac Releases Mortgage Rates and Economic Forecast for 2013
by Clayton Closson on December 11, 2012 in Economic Analysis, Home Buying, Mortgage Rates, Refinance Mortgage
Freddie Mac released its mortgage rates and economic forecast for 2013 and the news is looking pretty good.

HARP Refinance with Quicken Loans – Now Up to 200% of Your Home’s Value!
by Clayton Closson on December 11, 2012 in Featured, Mortgage Rates, Refinance Mortgage
Quicken Loans has exciting news! HARP, the government’s Home Affordable Refinance Program, has expanded to allow refinancing of homes with a loan-to-value ratio (LTV) of up to 200%
Mortgage Rates Remain in the Cellar – LOW, LOW, LOW!!!
by Amanda Pallay on December 6, 2012 in Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Updates and Changes, Refinance Mortgage
Mortgage rates took a slight increase this week according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac. Refinance to a lower rate and save today.
Mortgage Rates Are Still Pretty Darn Low
by Amanda Pallay on November 29, 2012 in Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Updates and Changes, Refinance Mortgage
Do you remember when Al Roker took over for Willard Scott as the Today Show’s weatherman? The whole world was in a tizzy, because everyone loved Willard Scott! Well, that’s a little bit how I feel right now, coming in on my man Mally’s turf. He’s a pro at this Primary Mortgage Market Survey stuff. I have some very big shoes to fill, I know. I hope I can win you rate lovers over. I’ll do my best.
