Mortgage Q&A - Refinancing A 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage
A couple currently has a 30-year mortgage at a good interest rate. They are wondering what the advantages and disadvantages of refinancing to an interest-only mortgage would be. Find out managing your mortgage can help you meet your financial goals.
Curb Appeal - First Impressions Count
With summer fast approaching, many Americans are considering trading up to a new home. If you're planning on selling your home this summer, find out three easy ways to increase your home's curb appeal.
Job Growth Falls Short of Expectations In March
110,000 new jobs were created in March, well below the 225,000 that most had forecast. As a result, mortgage rates have fallen, giving people another chance to grab a low interest rate.
Mortgage Applications Rise In Latest Survey
Boosted by a rise in purchase loans, mortgage applications rose 2.4% last week. Despite the overall increase, refinance activity dropped for the second straight week. Learn more about what's happening in the mortgage market.
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
Routine seasonal maintenance keeps your home safe and can save you money in the long run. Find out what projects you should consider this spring.
Why Would You Consider an ARM Now?
The Fed announced Tuesday that rates have raised one-quarter percent. Find out why getting an ARM might be better than getting a fixed-rate mortgage, even in a rising rate environment.
New Home Sales Rise 9.4% in February
February saw new home sales surge 9.4% to a 1.226 million annual rate. See what's driving the housing market and if the trend is likely to continue.
Existing Home Sales Fall Just 0.4% in February
Sales of existing homes dropped a less than expected 0.4% in February but remained at very strong levels. February's 6.79 million annual rate is just over the record 6.784 million existing homes sold in 2004.
Fed Boosts Rates Another Quarter Point
Federal Reserve policymakers raised rates another quarter point and signaled that future rate hikes will likely continue at a measured pace. Find out what this means for short term mortgage rates.
Should You Float or Lock In Your Interest Rate?
When getting a mortgage, should you lock in your interest rate or wait for rates to fall? Find out what a rate lock really is and the best times to lock in or float your interest rate.
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