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• HUD Could Tighten FHA Loan Rules

  
  Mortgage Rate News — Authority: 464
  Image via WikipediaThe Housing and Urban Development secretary Shaun Donovan is expected to tell Congress that the rules for FHA loans need to be tightened. Donovan believes that the FHA will not need more funding help from the government, but he does think that mortgage lenders need to be more accountable when ...
  2 days ago

• Personal Spending Rose in October

  
  Mortgage Rate News — Authority: 464
  Image by jmtimages via FlickrWhether people were getting an early start on their holiday shopping, or whether some glimmer of confidence is returning, personal spending rose in October. Indeed, even though President Barack Obama warned that a double-dip recession is possible, it is hard to ignore the news on the ...
  1 week ago

• 25% of Mortgages Underwater

  
  Mortgage Rate News — Authority: 464
  Image via WikipediaAs the housing market continues to drag its feet toward recovery, there is increasing concern about the number of mortgages underwater. CNN Money reports on the number of homes that are suffering from negative equity:Almost 10.7 million U.S. mortgages were “underwater” as of September, said ...
  1 week ago

• Best Buy’s Late Fee Gotcha

  
  The Consumer Warning Network — Authority: 119
  By Angie Moreschi : Consumers, brace yourself.  We’ve uncovered yet another way customers are getting zapped by using a credit card.  This time, giant electronics retailer Best Buy engages in some tricky billing that slaps a customer with a late fee for paying early.  It may sound crazy, but just click here to ...
  1 week ago

• Loan Modification and Your Credit Score

  
  Mortgage Rate News — Authority: 464
  Image via WikipediaOne of the issues surrounding loan modification is how it could affect a credit score. Many have been concerned about how deciding to go through a loan modification could possibly damage a credit score. This is because there haven’t been a lot guidelines about how to handle credit reporting with ...
  2 weeks ago

• Factoring in Interest When Considering the Total Cost of Your Home

  
  Mortgage Rate News — Authority: 464
  Image via WikipediaSo often, when we look at the purchase price of a home, that is all we see. We look at a home that costs $187,000, and think: “Not bad.” We talk about how much the home cost, and we use that number. However, the total cost of your home is more than just [...]
  2 weeks ago

• Remember to Have Your PMI Removed

  
  Mortgage Rate News — Authority: 464
  Image via WikipediaOne of the more common occurrences related to mortgages is the need for Primary Mortgage Insurance (PMI). This is important to mortgage lenders who are concerned when you have less than 20% down. Some use a piggy-back mortgage to help avoid PMI, taking out a loan for 20% of the purchase price. While ...
  2 weeks ago

• Things to Consider When Buying a Foreclosure

  
  Mortgage Rate News — Authority: 464
  Image via WikipediaWhen it comes to buying a home, it is important to consider your options. And it is important to be aware of some of the main issues associated with buying a home. This is especially true if you want to purchase a home that is in foreclosure. Buying a foreclosure can be a [...]
  4 weeks ago

• Keep an Eye on Your HELOC

  
  Mortgage Rate News — Authority: 464
  Image by Getty Images via DaylifeRight now, many people are find it a rather tempting proposition to get a HELOC or some other type of home equity loan. After all, rates are quite low, and you can get a good deal. In some cases, you can get a HELOC for 1% below prime. And the [...]
  4 weeks ago

• CWN Welcomes New Facebook Fans

  
  The Consumer Warning Network — Authority: 119
  As part of our 2nd birthday celebration, the Consumer Warning Network created a new fan page on the social-networking site, Facebook. To become a fan, click HERE.Connect with other CWN fans, share your stories and ideas and get the latest consumer information you need to mange your life. From foreclosure help to ...
  5 weeks ago

• Foreclosure Help “How To” - Make ‘em Produce the Note

  
  The Consumer Warning Network — Authority: 119
  By Angie Moreschi:Using the “produce the note” strategy is something all homeowners facing foreclosure can do. If you believe you’ve been treated unfairly, fight back. We have created templates for a legal request, a letter to your lender and a motion to compel to help you through the process.  Read the step ...
  5 weeks ago

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