Personal Finance Blog By MoneyRates - Mortgage
Is recent mortgage activity a win for the Fed?
January 24, 2012
Mortgage applications surged recently, but this demand may be overly dependent on record low mortgage rates.
The downside of low mortgage rates
January 4, 2012
Current mortgage rates recently reached a record low, but that may not necessarily be good for the housing market.
How 'Occupy Our Homes' threatens your mortgage
December 14, 2011
The actions of Occupy Our Homes have an emotional appeal, but a look at the unintended consequences may make you think twice.
Why low mortgage rates are supressing borrowing
November 1, 2011
Higher interest rates could help the economy by providing more incentive to lenders and restoring income to savers.
The wow factor in current mortgage rates
July 25, 2011
Low 15-year mortgage rates could make a shorter mortgage affordable on a monthly basis, and huge interest savings over the life of the loan.
Wells Fargo to stop originating reverse mortgage loans
June 29, 2011
HUD-designed program being crippled by declining home values.
Should you be trying to pay off your mortgage?
June 13, 2011
While it might be nice not to have a house payment, your money might be better off if you left it in tax-deferred savings accounts.
Current mortgage rates under pressure from multiple sources
March 15, 2011
Current mortgage rates are at unusually low levels that can't be expected to continue the way market developments are trending.
Current mortgage rates won't survive the demise of Fannie and Freddie
March 10, 2011
Mortgage rates have been kept low by government backing of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but this has been too expensive to continue.
New "Saver" reverse mortgage offers lower borrowing costs
February 11, 2011
