Disputing items on your report may be a tool to improve your credit score, but did you know credit report disputes can also cause holdups for your mortgage? Ever vigilant to share tips and tricks on all things mortgage related, I plunged the depths of my own finance fiasco to shed light on this rarely discussed home loan stumbling block.
Mortgage Applications Continue Upward Climb
by admin on January 20, 2010 in Market Update
Last week, the number of Americans applying for mortgages increased 9.1 percent when compared to the week prior, according to a report released today by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The study showed refinance applications surged nearly 11 percent, while applications from those seeking to purchase a home also climbed 4.4 percent.
5 Reasons You Need to Buy a House Now
by Jenny Zhang on September 10, 2009 in Home Buying
You hear it everywhere, interest rates are low — now’s a good time to buy a home. But you still think, that’s not for me, or I don’t have the time, money, energy, etc. for that right now. Well, once you hear how much money you can make from this opportunity, you might think again. Here are 5 compelling reasons to either buy your first home, or just buy an extra home.
Mortgage Applications Decrease 15.8 Percent
by Clayton Closson on June 17, 2009 in Market Update
Last week, the number of Americans applying for mortgages decreased from the previous week, according to a report released today by the Mortgage Bankers Association [...]
Homebuyer Tax Credit of $15,000 Re-Introduced to Congress
by Clayton Closson on June 12, 2009 in Home Buying
Right now the $8,000 tax credit has first time home buyers house hunting for bargains. But the housing market continues to be little more than [...]
Mortgage Applications Slow Due to Rise in Mortgage Rates
by Clayton Closson on June 10, 2009 in Market Update
Last week, the number of Americans applying for mortgages decreased 7.2 percent when compared to the week prior, according to a report released today by [...]
Quicken Loans Mortgage Market Update: Home Prices and Sales, Mortgage Applications and Consumer Confidence
by Clayton Closson on May 27, 2009 in Market Update
Welcome to today's Mortgage Market Update from Quicken Loans. It's Wednesday, May 27th, and here's the Capital Markets commentary on mortgage applications, home prices, consumer confidence and home sales.
Quicken Loans Capital Markets Update – Mortgage Applications up, Fed meeting minutes released today
by Clayton Closson on May 20, 2009 in Market Update
Quicken Loans Capital Markets Update. This morning the MBA's (Mortgage Banker Association) mortgage application survey was released and showed the index (combining purchase and refinance) rose by 2.3% last week.
Mortgage Applications Post Modest Gain
by Clayton Closson on May 20, 2009 in Market Update
Last week, the number of Americans applying for mortgages increased 2.3 percent when compared to the week prior, according to a report released today by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
Quicken Loans Capital Markets Update – Housing & Building Reports Indicate Continuing Drop in Home Prices
by Clayton Closson on May 19, 2009 in Market Update
Quicken Loans Capital Markets Update. This morning's Housing Starts and Building Permits releases indicate the market may continue to see downward pressure on home prices.
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