Tag: economic
Housing Market Predictions For 2015
In a thriving economy, we know what this may mean for mortgage rates. In November, we saw mortgage rates moving slower than ever, inching closer and closer to 4 percent. November ended with 3.97% and as we moved into December, rates remained steady in the 4 percent range. This is no surprise for many housing […]
Survive Your Underwater Mortgage
You’ve been told by your lender that a 6.75 percent home loan is the best value you’ll see in the industry, but that was several years ago. If you still have that loan, but are struggling to find the monthly funds to pay it, there is relief in the form of The Home Affordable Refinance […]
Reducing Expensive Mortgage Payments
With high interest rates and some remaining unemployment from the Great Recession, you may be struggling to stay current on the payments to this day. Although it may sound too good to be true, there is a government-backed program that helps you reduce monthly payments with a refinance. HARP Basics HARP is a program designed […]
Low Mortgage Rates Adding to Purchase Loans
Purchase home loans are increasingly high today, exceeding that of refinance loans. Mortgage rates are lower than they have been the past year and U.S. lenders are seeing more interest in purchasing rather than refinance, as much as two-thirds for the month of June. Ellie Mae Confirms Home Sales Increase Based on Numbers of Loans […]
A Refinance Program Giving Back to the Middle Class
Mortgage rates are lower today than they have been for years. For those who are already committed to a current existing rate, you are not out of options to achieve a lower rate through a refinance. Even though the opportunity has been around since 2009, one of the nation’s most effective mortgage payment reducing program […]
Current Economic Situation of Today’s Top 10 Most Populated States
We all know that there are tons of overpopulated cities across the nation, but what are the top states exactly with the most residents? It seems like the more populated a city is, the more it seems to struggle when the economy start to head downhill. There are several states still struggling to recover from […]
Top 10 Most Livable Cities Of 2014
Photo Credit You may think that your city is the best place in the world, but each year comes a list that makes you think twice. Livability is a subjective idea, but rankings based on quality of life help you find your next perfect neighborhood. If you’ve never heard of Bozeman, Montana, for example, it’s […]
