April 2010 - Posts
PART 2 10 questions for first-time homebuyers ( 3. "How do I figure out which type of mortgage makes sense?" At the most basic level, mortgages come in two categories: fixed-rate and adjustable. In both cases, "rate" refers to the
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10 questions for first-time homebuyers It's likely to be the biggest purchase of your life, and the process can be intimidating. Here are answers to the top questions you may have when you're ready to buy your first house. By SmartMoney More on
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WASHINGTON – April 15, 2010 – Home foreclosures are accelerating – and many more people are losing their homes – more than a year after the government launched a program to aid financially distressed borrowers. Foreclosure filings
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Bills introduced to extend ‘zero down’ home loans WASHINGTON – April 16, 2010 – A pair of U.S. House legislators are rallying support on behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Single-Family Housing Guaranteed
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Congress extends flood insurance to May 31 WASHINGTON – April 16, 2010 – Congress approved an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) yesterday and President Obama signed it into law within the hour. The change, part of a
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Mortgage rates fall after rising 4 straight weeks Mortgage Rate Trend Index This week, 39% of the mortgage industry experts surveyed by Bankrate.com believe mortgage rates will rise over the next week or so. Another 22% think rates will fall, and the
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