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Mortgage rates push higher this week. More increases likely
May 15, 2013HSH.com releases its latest Weekly Mortgage Rates Radar showing increases in mortgage rates from the previous week. The Weekly Mortgage Rates radar reports the average rates and points offered by lenders for the two most popular types of mortgages, the conforming 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and the conforming 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). Read more.
What you must earn to buy a home in 25 cities
May 13, 2013Here’s a current look at how much salary you would need to earn in order to purchase the median-priced home in your metro area. Read more.
No more signing on the dotted line
May 09, 2013The piles of paperwork and signatures associoated with mortgages could soon become old news as new technology allows for the majority of the mortgage process to be done online. Read more.
Better news bumps fixed mortgage rates, ARMs set new lows
May 08, 2013HSH.com releases its latest Weekly Mortgage Rates Radar showing mixed movement in mortgage rates from the previous week. The Weekly Mortgage Rates radar reports the average rates and points offered by lenders for the two most popular types of mortgages, the conforming 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and the conforming 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). Read more.
How to buy a home with long-term value
May 06, 2013Location, at least three bedrooms and two bathrooms, newer construction, a nice property, and a adaptable layout are all features that help homes hold their value. Read more.
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How to get preapproved for a mortgage
April 24, 2013Mortgage preapproval doesn't guarantee a purchase, it identifies how much you can borrow, monthly payment and proof to a seller you can qualify for financing. Read more.
5 ways to win a bidding war
April 29, 2013The combination of limited housing inventory and increased buying activity is sparking an increase in "bidding wars." Read more.
6 ways to shop for a refinance
May 01, 2013If you're eager to refinance at today's low mortgage rates, don't take the lazy way out -- spend a little time shopping for a refinance before you close on a new mortgage. Read more.
How do I calculate my prepayment savings?
May 02, 2013Most of HSH.com's prepayment calculators allow for regular principal prepayments. Read more.
Knock, knock: I'd like to buy your home
April 16, 2013A sharp real estate agent can help you locate and buy a home that's ripe for sale, but not technically for sale. Read more.
How to buy a home with long-term value
May 06, 2013Location, at least three bedrooms and two bathrooms, newer construction, a nice property, and a adaptable layout are all features that help homes hold their value. Read more.
Should I refinance with a bank, direct lender or credit union?
April 22, 2013There are a number of factors in play here, and how you personally value each will determine what is better for you. Read more.
Fixed rates continue trek toward record lows
May 01, 2013HSH.com releases its latest Weekly Mortgage Rates Radar showing another decrease in fixed mortgage rates from the previous week. The Weekly Mortgage Rates Radar reports the average rates and points offered by lenders for the two most popular types of mortgages, the conforming 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and the conforming 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM). Read more.
After foreclosure, boomerang back into homeownership
April 18, 2013The lure of homeownership is still strong enough lure "boomerang buyers," those who lost their homes to foreclosure, back into the market. Read more.
