Tag Archives: home prices

U.S. reports fewer enrollees, more dropouts in federal mortgage relief program

The Obama administration’s marquee foreclosure-prevention initiative continues to struggle, as government data released Monday show that fewer homeowners are enrolling in the program and more are losing their federal mortgage aid. » Read more…

Last chance for a decent mortgage?

Mortgages could become harder to obtain, so it might pay to act now. » Read more…

Home refinancings not as numerous as expected with record low mortgage rate

With 30-year home loan rates near 4.5 percent, refinancing is back in fashion.

But local mortgage reps say they are not seeing the flood of business they anticipated. » Read more…

Is a Low-Down Mortgage Right for You?

Getting a low-down mortgage can provide you with a way to purchase a home without coming up with a large amount of money upfront. While this type of mortgage can be beneficial, there are a few potential drawbacks that you will need to know about also. Here are a few things to consider about low-down mortgages and how they work. » Read more…

‘Cash-in’ refinancing lets underwater homeowners take advantage of low interest rates

Homeowners who owe so much on their mortgages that they can’t refinance may want to consider bringing some money to the table to take advantage of today’s near record-low interest rates. » Read more…