If last week’s mortgage rates were crazy low, this week’s mortgage rates would be classified as “unbelievably, astonishingly, insanely, stupid low.” That’s right people – according to the Weekly Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac, mortgage rates yet again dropped to all-time record lows for the third consecutive week.
Mortgage Rates Take a Dip, Hold Near Record Lows
by Eric Mally on April 26, 2012 in Mortgage Rates
The cycle continues. Mortgage rates have alternated from jumping to dropping every week in the month of April, and this week continued that trend. It’s sort of like a roller coaster. Wait, who am I kidding? It’s definitely like a roller coaster.
15-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgages Hit Record Low
by Eric Mally on April 12, 2012 in Home Buying, Home Sales, Mortgage News, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Updates and Changes, Refinance Mortgage, Smart Shopper
After skyrocketing two weeks ago, it seems that mortgage rates have fallen back to territory that we have been enjoying for most of the year. One week mortgage rates jump up for no reason, then the next week they fall to record lows. Seems to me that if you are thinking about refinancing or locking in to a mortgage that you shouldn’t wait much longer.
Technology in the Home Loan Industry – Watch-It Wednesday
by Eric Mally on April 11, 2012 in Mortgage Rates, Refinance Mortgage
Over here at Quicken Loans, we love us some technology. It’s more than just a love, though – it could be classified as a passion. Quicken Loans CEO Bill Emerson sat down with Jordan Fylonenko from our Public Relations team to discuss just how important technology is at Quicken Loans in this month’s installment of “Markets and Musings.”
Has The 20% Down Payment Standard Resurfaced?
by Stephanie Koske on October 4, 2011 in Home Buying, Market Insights, Mortgage Rates, Mortgage Updates and Changes, Refinance Mortgage
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.
Discovering the Benefits and History of VA Loans
by Stephanie Koske on August 26, 2011 in Home Buying, Inside Quicken Loans, Refinance Mortgage
Quicken Loans Turnaround Times Only Get Better….
by Clayton Closson on August 24, 2011 in Home Buying, News, Refinance Mortgage
The mortgage industry is heated up with record low rates and Quicken Loans is processing mortgages in record time.
Rising Credit Scores Suggest Loan Rebound Across U.S
by Jonathan Slappey on July 8, 2011 in Credit & Debt
The average credit score for Americans rose to 696 last month and total consumer lending saw growth in the first quarter leading many to believe we’re on the cusp of a loan rebound across the country.
VA Loan Refinance – Quicken Loans – Watch-It Wednesday!
by Amber Hunt on July 6, 2011 in News, Refinance Mortgage
We recently made the trek to Anchorage, Alaska to catch up with one of our past clients who was very happy with her VA Loan refinance experience. Check out her story in this week’s Watch-It Wednesday!
Build Equity Faster (and Pay Less Interest) With Shorter Term Loans
by Jonathan Slappey on June 27, 2011 in Refinance Mortgage
Don’t wait for the market to rebound to push your homes value up. Become an equity builder, get a shorter term with lower interest rates and take matters into your own hands.
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