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Mortgage News that Matters!

• Foreclosure Filings Down 19 Percent In One Year

  Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:45:00 +0000

  Foreclosure filings fell 19 percent last month versus one year ago, says foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac. It's yet one more signal that the U.S. housing market may have already climbed off its bottom.

• What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : February 21, 2012

  Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:45:00 +0000

  Mortgage markets worsened last week as the Eurozone moved closer to a bailout agreement with Greece, and the U.S. economy displayed more signs of growth. Mortgage rates climbed.

• Housing Starts Stay Strong; Building Permits Rise.

  Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:45:00 +0000

  The 2012 housing market started like 2011 ended -- strong.

• Homebuilder Confidence Returns To Pre-Recession Levels

  Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:45:00 +0000

  For the sixth straight month, the National Association of Homebuilders reports that homebuilder confidence is on the rise. The Housing Market Index climbed four points to 29 in February, the index's highest reading since May 2007.

• With Retail Sales And Consumer Confidence Rising, Home Prices Are Expected To Follow

  Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:45:00 +0000

  If you have plans to buy a home in 2012, the best time to buy may be now. Today's mortgage rates are low and so are the home prices -- a combination that's unlikely to last.

• Fewer Jobless Claims Suggests Higher Home Prices Ahead

  Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:45:00 +0000

  Economists believe the strength of the 2012 housing market will be closely tied to jobs. If they're right, the housing market is ripe for a boost.

• What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : February 13, 2012

  Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:45:00 +0000

  Mortgage markets were mostly unchanged last week as Greece -- once again -- was front-of-mind for Wall Street investors.

• What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : February 13, 2012

  Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:45:00 +0000

  Mortgage markets were mostly unchanged last week as Greece -- once again -- was front-of-mind for Wall Street investors.

• Revamped HARP : Unlimited Loan-to-Value And Same Great Rates

  Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:45:00 +0000

  The government's new, revamped HARP program is 6 weeks from release. Homeowners are gearing up to refinance.

• Quick Tips : Boost Your Credit Score For Better Mortgage Rates

  Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:45:00 +0000

  Lenders are reserving lowest rates for the customers with high FICOs. Here's a few ways to improve your credit score quickly.