Great article today in the Detroit News about 30 year fixed rate mortgages being down in the lowest levels we’ve ever seen them. Great news for homeowners and home buyers.
30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgages Stay at Record Lows (So Do 15 Year Fixed Rate Mortgages)
by Clayton Closson on September 26, 2011 in Home Buying, Mortgage Rates, Refinance Mortgage
Mortgage Rates Trend Down Following News of Slow Employment Growth
by Rebecca Carter on July 14, 2011 in Economic Analysis, Mortgage Rates
An unexpected downturn creates another opportunity to cash in on the year’s lowest rates…Could this be a last gasp before the economy moves into more solid territory?
YOURgage Q&A with Quicken Loans Chief Economist Bob Walters
by Victoria Araj on May 27, 2011 in Mortgage Rates
Quicken Loans recently launched YOURgage, a program that puts a unique spin on conventional fixed-rate loans by allowing clients to choose a term between 8 and 30 years. We sat down with Bob Walters, Chief Economist at Quicken Loans, to discuss what makes YOURgage a great option for clients across the country.
Important Information You Should Know Regarding Appraisals
by Victoria Araj on December 15, 2010 in Home Buying
You are ready to move forward with your home purchase. You’re taking advantage of the best buyer’s market in decade. Whether you’re a first-time home [...]
The Making Home Affordable Plan: Myths about HARP and Loan Modifications
by Victoria Araj on December 14, 2010 in Refinance Mortgage
Myth: Everyone can qualify for HARP or for a loan modification – regardless of their ability to pay their existing mortgage or their previous pay [...]
HARP and Loan Modification – Making Home Affordable Program: Refinance Relief for Responsible Homeowners
by Victoria Araj on December 13, 2010 in Refinance Mortgage
At Quicken Loans, our goal is to make sure you’re always in the best mortgage for your financial situation. As you’ve heard in recent news, [...]
How to Improve Your Credit Score
by Victoria Araj on December 10, 2010 in Credit & Debt
There are no quick fixes to improve your credit score. But you can raise your score over time by consistently managing your finances responsibly. One [...]
How the Fed Funds Rate Affects Mortgage Rates
by Victoria Araj on December 10, 2010 in Mortgage Rates
The Fed Funds Rate and its Effect on Mortgage Interest Rates: Mystery Revealed. The Fed Funds Rate. Mysterious as it is shifty. To most of [...]
Fixed-Rate Mortgages
by Victoria Araj on December 5, 2010 in Mortgage Rates
Fixed-rate mortgages – also called conventional mortgages – have been the most popular home loans for decades. The interest rate on a fixed-rate mortgage stays [...]
Like Stars, Refinance When the Numbers are Aligned
by Victoria Araj on November 17, 2010 in Refinance Mortgage
Contemplating a refinance of your home but not sure when to start the process? This quick overview can help you determine if refinancing will help you accomplish your financial goals.
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