Quicken Loans - Mortgage NewsMortgage Applications Decrease 5.8%The Mortgage Bankers Association reports a decrease in mortgage applications. Find out what this means for the housing industry.
New Home Sales up 4% in June 2005The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Uban Development (HUD) reports new home sales have risen in June. Find out how this affects mortgage rates and what this means for the housing market.
Existing Home Sales Indicate Another Strong YearJune existing home sales rose 4.4% above the 7.02 million-unit level and mortgage rates are still near historic lows. Find out what this means for the coming year for housing.
Get It Together with Debt ConsolidationAre you having problems getting out of debt? Too many bills hanging over your head? You�re not the only one�millions of Americans are looking for ways to get out of �being in the red�. Read more to find out what you can do to reduce your debt situation.
House Hunting While on VacationAre you interested in buying a vacation home? A place where you can get away from it all or get the family together? There are a few things you need to keep in mind when looking for that vacation property. Read to find out more.
Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset: Your HomeThink your home is safe? Think again. You may not be taking the right precautions to make your home and your valuables as safe as they could be. See what you can do to protect your most valuable asset.
Mortgage Applications Fall - Remain at Healthy LevelsThe Mortgage Bankers Association of America reported that mortgage applications fell last week by 7.2%. Find out why they slipped and what this means to the housing market.
Energy Saving TipsThink your heating and cooling bills are too high? Here are some tips that will help you conserve energy and save money.
Bugs: Be Gone!Summer is in full-swing and it's time to protect your home from those multi-legged invaders. Find out what you can do to keep bugs from taking up residence in your home.
Fed Raises Interest Rates Once MoreAs anticipated, the Federal Reserve raised rates 1/4 point to 3.25%; the ninth consecutive rate hike in a year. Read more to find out how the rate hike impacts mortgage rates.
Quicken Loans - Mortgage NewsHouse Hunting While on VacationAre you interested in buying a vacation home? A place where you can get away from it all or get the family together? There are a few things you need to keep in mind when looking for that vacation property. Read to find out more.
Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset: Your HomeThink your home is safe? Think again. You may not be taking the right precautions to make your home and your valuables as safe as they could be. See what you can do to protect your most valuable asset.
Mortgage Applications Fall - Remain at Healthy LevelsThe Mortgage Bankers Association of America reported that mortgage applications fell last week by 7.2%. Find out why they slipped and what this means to the housing market.
Energy Saving TipsThink your heating and cooling bills are too high? Here are some tips that will help you conserve energy and save money.
Bugs: Be Gone!Summer is in full-swing and it's time to protect your home from those multi-legged invaders. Find out what you can do to keep bugs from taking up residence in your home.
Fed Raises Interest Rates Once MoreAs anticipated, the Federal Reserve raised rates 1/4 point to 3.25%; the ninth consecutive rate hike in a year. Read more to find out how the rate hike impacts mortgage rates.
Renting vs. Buying: Which Is Right for You?When deciding whether you should rent or buy a home, there are several things you need to consider. Find out what the advantages and disadvantages are to renting vs. buying and see which makes the most financial sense for you.
New Home Sales Up 2.1% in MayThe Commerce Department has announce stronger than predicted sales of new homes in May. Find out what has been fueling the housing sector and what's in store for the summer buying season.
May Existing Home Sales Reach Second Highest Level On RecordDespite a 0.7% decline in pre-owned home sales in May, volume remained high, making it the second highest month on record. Find out why the housing market has continued to defy earlier predictions.
Mortgage Applications Fall In Latest SurveyThe MBAA reports that mortgage applications fell 11.3% nationwide last week. Despite the decline, volume remained well above normal. Find out how historically low mortgage rates are continuing to drive refinance opportunities.
Quicken Loans - Mortgage NewsMortgage Applications Fall - Remain at Healthy LevelsThe Mortgage Bankers Association of America reported that mortgage applications fell last week by 7.2%. Find out why they slipped and what this means to the housing market.
Energy Saving TipsThink your heating and cooling bills are too high? Here are some tips that will help you conserve energy and save money.
Bugs: Be Gone!Summer is in full-swing and it's time to protect your home from those multi-legged invaders. Find out what you can do to keep bugs from taking up residence in your home.
Fed Raises Interest Rates Once MoreAs anticipated, the Federal Reserve raised rates 1/4 point to 3.25%; the ninth consecutive rate hike in a year. Read more to find out how the rate hike impacts mortgage rates.
Renting vs. Buying: Which Is Right for You?When deciding whether you should rent or buy a home, there are several things you need to consider. Find out what the advantages and disadvantages are to renting vs. buying and see which makes the most financial sense for you.
New Home Sales Up 2.1% in MayThe Commerce Department has announce stronger than predicted sales of new homes in May. Find out what has been fueling the housing sector and what's in store for the summer buying season.
May Existing Home Sales Reach Second Highest Level On RecordDespite a 0.7% decline in pre-owned home sales in May, volume remained high, making it the second highest month on record. Find out why the housing market has continued to defy earlier predictions.
Mortgage Applications Fall In Latest SurveyThe MBAA reports that mortgage applications fell 11.3% nationwide last week. Despite the decline, volume remained well above normal. Find out how historically low mortgage rates are continuing to drive refinance opportunities.
Get a Home Equity Credit CardDon't use your credit card for big purchases. Use your home's equity--it's a smarter way to finance big-ticket items and has many advantages. Find out what those advantages are and why it's better to tap into your home's equity rather than using a credit card.
Housing Starts Rise to Fastest Pace in Three MonthsThe Commerce Department announced that housing starts were up 0.2% in May, reaching a three month high. Find out how low fuel costs and historically low mortgage rates are keeping the housing sector strong.
Quicken Loans - Mortgage NewsBugs: Be Gone!Summer is in full-swing and it's time to protect your home from those multi-legged invaders. Find out what you can do to keep bugs from taking up residence in your home.
Fed Raises Interest Rates Once MoreAs anticipated, the Federal Reserve raised rates 1/4 point to 3.25%; the ninth consecutive rate hike in a year. Read more to find out how the rate hike impacts mortgage rates.
Renting vs. Buying: Which Is Right for You?When deciding whether you should rent or buy a home, there are several things you need to consider. Find out what the advantages and disadvantages are to renting vs. buying and see which makes the most financial sense for you.
New Home Sales Up 2.1% in MayThe Commerce Department has announce stronger than predicted sales of new homes in May. Find out what has been fueling the housing sector and what's in store for the summer buying season.
May Existing Home Sales Reach Second Highest Level On RecordDespite a 0.7% decline in pre-owned home sales in May, volume remained high, making it the second highest month on record. Find out why the housing market has continued to defy earlier predictions.
Mortgage Applications Fall In Latest SurveyThe MBAA reports that mortgage applications fell 11.3% nationwide last week. Despite the decline, volume remained well above normal. Find out how historically low mortgage rates are continuing to drive refinance opportunities.
Get a Home Equity Credit CardDon't use your credit card for big purchases. Use your home's equity--it's a smarter way to finance big-ticket items and has many advantages. Find out what those advantages are and why it's better to tap into your home's equity rather than using a credit card.
Housing Starts Rise to Fastest Pace in Three MonthsThe Commerce Department announced that housing starts were up 0.2% in May, reaching a three month high. Find out how low fuel costs and historically low mortgage rates are keeping the housing sector strong.
Refinance Activity Surges on Historically Low Mortgage RatesThe Mortgage Bankers Association reported record-setting home buying activity and a surge in refinancing activity. Find out how historically low mortgage rates are fueling the boom.
Should You Pay Points on a Mortgage?What are points and when does it make sense for you to pay them? How do points affect your mortgage rate? Find out if paying points on your mortgage makes sense for your situation.
Quicken Loans - Mortgage NewsRenting vs. Buying: Which Is Right for You?When deciding whether you should rent or buy a home, there are several things you need to consider. Find out what the advantages and disadvantages are to renting vs. buying and see which makes the most financial sense for you.
New Home Sales Up 2.1% in MayThe Commerce Department has announce stronger than predicted sales of new homes in May. Find out what has been fueling the housing sector and what's in store for the summer buying season.
May Existing Home Sales Reach Second Highest Level On RecordDespite a 0.7% decline in pre-owned home sales in May, volume remained high, making it the second highest month on record. Find out why the housing market has continued to defy earlier predictions.
Mortgage Applications Fall In Latest SurveyThe MBAA reports that mortgage applications fell 11.3% nationwide last week. Despite the decline, volume remained well above normal. Find out how historically low mortgage rates are continuing to drive refinance opportunities.
Get a Home Equity Credit CardDon't use your credit card for big purchases. Use your home's equity--it's a smarter way to finance big-ticket items and has many advantages. Find out what those advantages are and why it's better to tap into your home's equity rather than using a credit card.
Housing Starts Rise to Fastest Pace in Three MonthsThe Commerce Department announced that housing starts were up 0.2% in May, reaching a three month high. Find out how low fuel costs and historically low mortgage rates are keeping the housing sector strong.
Refinance Activity Surges on Historically Low Mortgage RatesThe Mortgage Bankers Association reported record-setting home buying activity and a surge in refinancing activity. Find out how historically low mortgage rates are fueling the boom.
Should You Pay Points on a Mortgage?What are points and when does it make sense for you to pay them? How do points affect your mortgage rate? Find out if paying points on your mortgage makes sense for your situation.
Dis-ARM to a Low Fixed-RateAn unexpected drop in long-term mortgage rates is creating tremendous opportunities for homeowners. Find out why now is the time to refinance your ARM to a fixed-rate mortgage.
Mortgage Applications Rise 6.5%The Mortgage Bankers Association reports that refinance applications surged last week, rising to a 42.9% share of mortgage applications. Find out how the unanticipated drop in mortgage rates is fueling a new wave of refinancing.
