http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages Find the latest mortgage rates, mortgage rate news and articles on the Banks.com Mortgage Blog. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:14:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/11/06/first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-extended/#comment-1151 Gold Reaches $1,100, Dow Struggles to Remain in the Black - Money & Investing - Banks.com Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:58:04 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/11/06/first-time-home-buyer-tax-credit-extended/#comment-1151 [...] the stock market is the commitment by Congress to prop up the housing market by extending the first time home buyer tax credit, and expanding it so that even some current home owners can take advantage of a tax credit. The [...] […] the stock market is the commitment by Congress to prop up the housing market by extending the first time home buyer tax credit, and expanding it so that even some current home owners can take advantage of a tax credit. The […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/09/16/is-a-15000-home-buyer-tax-credit-on-the-way/#comment-1150 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended - Mortgage Rate News Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:44:56 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/09/16/is-a-15000-home-buyer-tax-credit-on-the-way/#comment-1150 [...] it would still be nice to know that if we wanted to take advantage of such a great deal, we could. It’s not $15,000, but it’ll do. It’s better than [...] […] it would still be nice to know that if we wanted to take advantage of such a great deal, we could. It’s not $15,000, but it’ll do. It’s better than […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/10/23/5-things-home-buyers-need-to-be-aware-of/#comment-1149 Things to Consider When Buying a Foreclosure - Mortgage Rate News Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:53:46 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/10/23/5-things-home-buyers-need-to-be-aware-of/#comment-1149 [...] a home, it is important to consider your options. And it is important to be aware of some of the main issues associated with buying a home. This is especially true if you want to purchase a home that is in foreclosure. Buying a [...] […] a home, it is important to consider your options. And it is important to be aware of some of the main issues associated with buying a home. This is especially true if you want to purchase a home that is in foreclosure. Buying a […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/11/02/strategic-default-foreclosure-on-purpose/#comment-1148 LoanShak » Deed for Lease Program from Fannie Mae Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:12:50 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/11/02/strategic-default-foreclosure-on-purpose/#comment-1148 [...] the pros and cons of your situation, and see what would work best for you: Deed for Lease or a strategic default. Technorati Tags: Deed for Lease, Fannie Mae, Foreclosure, home owners, mortgage modification, [...] […] the pros and cons of your situation, and see what would work best for you: Deed for Lease or a strategic default. Technorati Tags: Deed for Lease, Fannie Mae, Foreclosure, home owners, mortgage modification, […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/11/02/strategic-default-foreclosure-on-purpose/#comment-1147 Personal Bankruptcy Filings Increase to Record Levels - Mortgage Rate News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:53:19 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/11/02/strategic-default-foreclosure-on-purpose/#comment-1147 [...] This is a new high, and likely represents the hard times that people have fallen upon. Traditionally, most bankruptcies are caused by medical bills and expenses. However, I’m wondering if this most recent rash of bankruptcies is more the product of job loss and an inability to keep up with everything due to economic conditions. And, of course, in some cases it might be a strategic decision to start all over, much like a strategic default. [...] […] This is a new high, and likely represents the hard times that people have fallen upon. Traditionally, most bankruptcies are caused by medical bills and expenses. However, I’m wondering if this most recent rash of bankruptcies is more the product of job loss and an inability to keep up with everything due to economic conditions. And, of course, in some cases it might be a strategic decision to start all over, much like a strategic default. […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/10/29/is-the-recession-over/#comment-1146 Personal Bankruptcy Filings Increase to Record Levels - Mortgage Rate News Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:51:05 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/10/29/is-the-recession-over/#comment-1146 [...] the recession may be over, but that doesn’t mean that individual financial problems are just going away. That’s [...] […] the recession may be over, but that doesn’t mean that individual financial problems are just going away. That’s […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/10/29/is-the-recession-over/#comment-1145 Keep an Eye on Your HELOC - Mortgage Rate News Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:21:25 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/10/29/is-the-recession-over/#comment-1145 [...] now that economists are saying that the recession is over, it is likely that you will see an increase in interest rates in the coming months. While it [...] […] now that economists are saying that the recession is over, it is likely that you will see an increase in interest rates in the coming months. While it […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/10/23/5-things-home-buyers-need-to-be-aware-of/#comment-1144 Latest News in Mortgages and Home Loans- Nov 3, 2009 | Mortgage Loan Refinance Guru Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:22:02 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/10/23/5-things-home-buyers-need-to-be-aware-of/#comment-1144 [...] 5 Things Home Buyers Need to Be Aware Of Image by Getty Images via Daylife Right now, there are a lot of good deals to be had when it comes to buying a home. Home prices are low, and mortgage interest rates remain relatively low. And, it looks like Congress is getting serious about some sort of extension to the home buyer tax credit. It [...] [...] […] 5 Things Home Buyers Need to Be Aware Of Image by Getty Images via Daylife Right now, there are a lot of good deals to be had when it comes to buying a home. Home prices are low, and mortgage interest rates remain relatively low. And, it looks like Congress is getting serious about some sort of extension to the home buyer tax credit. It […] […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/11/02/strategic-default-foreclosure-on-purpose/#comment-1143 Latest News in Mortgages and Home Loans- Nov 3, 2009 | Mortgage Loan Refinance Guru Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:21:44 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/11/02/strategic-default-foreclosure-on-purpose/#comment-1143 [...] Strategic Default: Foreclosure on Purpose Image by respres via Flickr The news, of course, is that the recession is over. But, even though there has been a technical end to the recession, it doesn’t mean that things are suddenly going to get better. Indeed, there are still foreclosures likely, and the unpleasant fact that many people still can’t afford their mortgage [...] [...] […] Strategic Default: Foreclosure on Purpose Image by respres via Flickr The news, of course, is that the recession is over. But, even though there has been a technical end to the recession, it doesn’t mean that things are suddenly going to get better. Indeed, there are still foreclosures likely, and the unpleasant fact that many people still can’t afford their mortgage […] […]

]]> http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/10/29/is-the-recession-over/#comment-1142 Strategic Default: Foreclosure on Purpose - Mortgage Rate News Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:11:28 +0000 http://www.banks.com/blogs/mortgages/2009/10/29/is-the-recession-over/#comment-1142 [...] news, of course, is that the recession is over. But, even though there has been a technical end to the recession, it doesn’t mean that [...] […] news, of course, is that the recession is over. But, even though there has been a technical end to the recession, it doesn’t mean that […]

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