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Mortgage Guidelines Resume Tightening Nationwide

Despite an improving U.S. economy, the nation’s banks remain cautious about what they will lend, and to whom. Continue reading

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The Fed Starts A 2-Day Meeting Today. Make A Strategy.

The Federal Open Market Committee begins a 2-day meeting today. Mortgage rates are expected to be volatile for the next 48 hours. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : March 12, 2012

Mortgage markets were mostly unchanged last week despite a series of positive developments. In addition to Greece successfully reaching a deal with its private creditors, the U.S. economy turned out strong reports — most notably the Non-Farm Payrolls report. Continue reading

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Banks Start To Loosen Up In Underwriting

After a half-decade of tightening mortgage guidelines, banks are starting to “loosen up”. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 9, 2012

Mortgage markets improved last week, pushing mortgage rates lower for the second straight week. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : December 12, 2011

The Federal Open Market Committee meets this week. Mortgage rates could get volatile. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : December 5, 2011

Mortgage markets made little change last week for the fifth time in as many weeks. Continue reading

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Banks Resume Tightening Mortgage Guidelines

After a 2-year easing cycle, the nation’s biggest bank banks report that they’ve reversed course, and are raising the bar on mortgage approvals. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : September 26, 2011

Mortgage markets improved last week as the Federal Reserve provided new market stimulus and the Eurozone continued to grapple with Greek’s sovereign debt issues. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : September 19, 2011

Mortgage rates rose for the first time in three weeks last week, pushing conforming and FHA mortgage rates off their all-time, historical lows Continue reading

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