Mortgage Rates

More homeowners forced to take in boarders to keep up … – Bridgeton News

writer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:20:01 +0000

Even empty-nesters are taking in boarders in the hopes the extra cash will help pay their mortgage. “I do this to survive,” said Morristown resident Gail Behrle 53, who rents out the bedrooms once occupied by her two adult children. “I count on this …

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Lender Processing Services\’ February 2010 Mortgage … – Street.Com

writer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:20:00 +0000

Total U.S. loan delinquency rate: 10.2 percent Total U.S. foreclosure inventory rate: 3.3 percent Total U.S. non-current* loan rate: 13.5 percent States with most non-current* loans: Florida, Nevada, Mississippi, Arizona, Georgia, California, Indiana …

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Second Curve Backs Stonegate Mortgage – Private Equity Hub

writer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:19:56 +0000

Stonegate Mortgage Corp. , a Fishers, Ind.-based mortgage lender, has raised an undisclosed amount of private equity funding from Indianapolis-based Second Curve Partners . Stonegate Mortgage Corporation (Stonegate) announced today that it has …

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Fed gets ready to end first-time homebuyer tax credit – McClatchy

writer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:10:05 +0000

Zachary and Elva Clevenger house-shopped for two years before deciding that now was the time to buy. Prices and mortgage rates had come down. And the clock was ticking on the $8,000 tax credit for first-time buyers. “It forced us to get moving,” said …

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It\’s Possible to Save BIG Regardless of Income Level – ABC News

writer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:10:04 +0000

… better fit their calling patterns ($829 savings), price matching at the grocery store ($6,240 savings), switching health insurance plans ($6,756 savings), refinancing both their mortgage and home equity line ($24,808 savings) and paying extra …

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REDBRIDGE: Council offers mortgage advice for … – Epping Forest Guardian

writer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:10:00 +0000

HOME owners struggling to make mortgage repayments can take advantage of free help and advice being offered by the council. Residents faced with the threat of repossession will be directed to a range of special schemes aimed at helping them ride out …

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Mortgage Originations Jump in 2009; Wells is Biggest – PR Newswire

writer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:09:57 +0000

The analysis of year-over-year production indicated that last year’s volume increased approximately 40 percent from 2008. The findings were based on data obtained from quarterly earnings reports, public filings and directly from the companies as well …

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Mortgage rates stay under 5 percent – Business Courier

writer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:07:23 +0000

Long-term U.S. mortgage rates stayed below 5 percent for the second straight week, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly rate report. The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the week ending March 11 was 4.95 percent, down from 4.97 percent …

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Foreclosure rates up by smallest amount in 4 years … – San Jose Mercury News

writer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:07:20 +0000

It’s premature to declare victory just yet,” said Rick Sharga, a RealtyTrac senior vice president … The RealtyTrac report follows an encouraging report last month from the Mortgage Bankers Association. It said the percentage of borrowers who had …

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Maryland\’s NEWS – TALK- SPORTS Station – WBAL Radio

writer — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:07:18 +0000

A previous complaint was dismissed, but the judge left the door open to filing a narrower suit. The city claims the mortgage giant targeted Baltimore’s black neighborhoods for bad loans and the resulting foreclosures cost the city tens of millions of …

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