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| 30 Yr Fix |
6.01% |
-0.04% |
| 15 Yr Fix |
5.60% |
0.00% |
| 1 Yr ARM |
5.18% |
-0.11% |
| 5/1 ARM |
5.57% |
-0.10% |
| 30 Yr Tres |
4.58% |
-0.06% |
| Fed Prime |
5.00% |
-0.25% |
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APRIL 2007 MORTGAGE NEWS
Subprime Situation Spurs A Whole Lot Of Talk
Mon, 2 Apr 2007 08:30:14 EST
Congressional hearings, press releases, opinions, and political agendas may or may not be adding clarity to the subprime mortgage discussion but they are beginning to show where the lines are drawn.
And Still More On The Subprime Fiasco
Tue, 3 Apr 2007 12:03:43 EST
It just goes on and on; internecine squabbles, data wars, and now a leading political magazine weighs in to suggest that campaign contributions may have contributed to lax oversight of subprime lenders.
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady While Applications Fall
Wed, 4 Apr 2007 12:08:32 EST
Weekly Mortgage Survey
Convenants and Restrictions May Restrict Options For Your Castle
Thu, 5 Apr 2007 08:56:49 EST
A homeowner cannot always do what he pleases with his property but it is best to know this up front if it will truly impact your plans.
HUD Report Cites Record High Rates Of Discrimination Complaints
Mon, 9 Apr 2007 13:06:48 EST
April is Fair Housing Month and new HUD report indicates that we are far from achieving housing equality for many protected classes of renters and buyers.
NAR Chief Economist Upbeat But Points To A Few Possible Problems
Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:59:41 EST
NAR chief economist David Lereah is typically optimistic about the mortgage market but does point out a couple of potential problems with A and B loans.
Mortgage Rates Remain Quiet
Wed, 11 Apr 2007 12:57:10 EST
Weekly Mortgage Survey
Housing Recovery May Be Held Back By Oversupply
Thu, 12 Apr 2007 10:33:44 EST
The April Freddie Mac Economic Outlook projects a gradual recovery in the housing market as the job picture improves but tightened lending standards and large inventories are still a concern.
Groups Call For Forbearance For Troubled Mortgages
Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:18:52 EST
Four housing and civil rights advocacy groups call on lenders to adopt a six month moratorium on foreclosures to allow borrowers time to find solutions. Bank and mortgage associations say it is an overreaction.
Senate Moves To Assist Homeowners On Two Fronts
Mon, 16 Apr 2007 08:46:17 EST
Two Senate heavyweights announce plans to assist homeowners with disaster insurance coverage and pending foreclosures.
Census and HUD Data Indicates That Builders Are Not Bouncing Back
Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:30:19 EST
Whether caution or the weather, permits and housing starts were down between February and March and down severely since this time last year.
Job Report Fuels Mortgage Rate Increases Across The Board
Wed, 18 Apr 2007 09:51:32 EST
Weekly Mortgage Survey
Redfin Revisited: A Company To Watch
Thu, 19 Apr 2007 11:14:38 EST
Redfin marks its first birthday with a progress report. New services and new territories make this a company to watch if not necessarily applaud.
Watters v. Wachoiva - Supreme Court Sides With Feds In Bank Preemption Case
Fri, 20 Apr 2007 09:53:33 EST
Supreme Court rules in favor of federal versus state regulation of national bank subsidiaries in mortgage lending case.
Banking and Housing Giants Testify About Subprime Solutions
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:04:11 EST
Daniel H. Mudd, CEO of Fannie Mae, had some specific suggestions in his testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services about ameliorating if not completely solving the subprime lending mess.
Mortgage Rates Drop Along With Inflation Fears
Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:14:40 EST
Weekly Mortgage Survey
Existing Home Sales Drop At Fastest Rate In 18 Years
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 11:02:57 EST
Existing home reports and new home sales are at odds again with the weather blamed for a fast fall in existing home sales while new home sales improved slightly.
Task Force Takes A Look At Identity Theft
Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:23:44 EST
High powered Presidential Task Force with a lot of big names issues recommendation on the prevention, amelioration, and prosecution of identity theft.
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