Last summer’s rise in mortgage rates has begun to impact the lending environment. The major bellwether mortgage lenders (J.P. Morgan & Wells Fargo) reported 28% declines in mortgage origination in the first quarter of 2014 as compared to the prior quarter. Moreover, the lending market at a whole is down 58% year over year. Read More.
Seniors that have hit hard times may be forced to make a difficult decision. Do they sell their investments to stay afloat or should they tap into their home equity? If they are considering tapping into their home equity, the rules regulating reverse mortgages have recently changed for the better. Find out if a reverse mortgage is an option you should consider. Read More.
The recent rise in mortgage rates and home prices have some potential buyers thinking about renting. Specifically, rates have risen substantially over the past six months or to nearly 4% for a 30 year mortgage. Housing prices are also on the uptick with a 10% year over year increase or more in most markets. Still, does the rise justify the fact that some buyers are thinking about renting instead? Read More.
Mortgage rates are now on the rise again as was the case six months ago. The difference this time is that average rates on a 30 year mortgage have jumped 25 basis points to 3.99% as compared to a 10 basis point increase to 3.52% in December (source: Bankrate weekly surveys). In addition, the market appears to have moved in response to the Federal Reserve Chairman’s recent comments about pulling back on its historic easy money monetary policy. What should you do with this recent rise in rates? Read More.
Congress came through at the 25th hour by extending the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2007 through 2013. This extension positively impacts those that are in a foreclosure, short sale or are considering a deed in lieu. Read More.
While 30 year mortgage rates are still down 50 to 60 basis points as compared to last year, there’s been an increase in rates over the past two weeks. According to Bankrate’s recent national survey, rates are up 10 basis points or at 3.62% as compared to 3.52% during the week of December 3rd, 2012. This is somewhat head-scratching given the Federal Reserve’s announcement to purchase up to $45 billion worth or mortgage-backed securities per month. What should you make of this recent rise in mortgage rates? Read More.
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