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23 February 2010
FHA to Provide Early Relief to Struggling Homeowners
Homeowners with FHA-insured mortgage loans who are experiencing financial hardship are now eligible for loss mitigation assistance before they fall behind on their mortgage payments. Previously, these homeowners were not eligible for such assistance until Read More...
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23 February 2010
Jumping into the Housing Market?..consider this:
If you have a good job and good credit, the next few months might be a good time to go house hunting. Fence-sitters take the risk that Congress may let a rich tax credit expire, and that interest rates may rise. Buyers and sellers should consider the Read More...
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31 July 2009
Lender Questions-My Interview with Dean Wong at First Capital Mortgage
It is with great pleasure to post my Interview with one of my favorite Lenders Dean Wong at First Capital Mortgage. (His contact is at the end of my post). Tom: Hello Dean. How are you doing? Dean: Great Tom Tom: 1).I have heard that there are some changes Read More...
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08 January 2009
Rates Fall to Record Low of 5.01%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.01 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week ending Jan. 8, 2009, down from last week when it averaged 5.10 percent, according to Freddie Mac’s latest results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey Read More...
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27 September 2008
Todays Rates
Today's Suggested Purchase Contract Rates for a 30 Year Fixed Rate Mortgage $417,000, Down Payment 3%, Interest Rate 6.250%, Points 1 $417,000, Down Payment 10%, Interest Rate 5.875%, Points 1 $417,000, Down Payment 20%, Interest Rate 5.875%, Points Read More...
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26 September 2008
Lender Interview w/Dean Wong-Part II
My Lender Dean Wong and I sat down for Part II of our Interview on Finance 101: Thomas Ray : How are interest rates figured and how do I compare lender rates? Dean Wong :Rates are determined by the overall economy and supply and demand of money. Best Read More...
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24 September 2008
FHA loans let you stay liquid...
"A" Paper Borrowers are learning the benefit of going with an FHA loan. The down payment requirement is only 3.5% (as of Oct. 1, 2008) and the Maximum loan for a Single Family Home in Los Angeles, CA is $729,500. This amount allows a good choice Read More...
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