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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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OCTOBER 2004 MORTGAGE NEWS
Mortgage Fraud Part 2 - More Predatory Lending Practices
Tuesday, 5 Oct 2005 11:17:28 EST
Two more predatory lending techniques come under the microscope, pressure to refinance a low interest first mortgage, and that old favorite, bait and switch.
Not So Smooth A Move
Thursday Oct 6, 2004 01:35 AM EST
Freddy Mac and Fannie Mae are beginning to pay a price for
A New Take On The Company Store
Tuesday Oct 12, 2004 09:25 AM EST
Freddie Macs new in-house benefit may signal eventual help with your own "Workforce Housing" problems
New Home Buying Tips and Buyers Block
Thursday Oct 14, 2004 09:25 AM EST
Unable to pull the trigger and buy that house? You (or your customer) may be suffering from Buyers Block. Here is one case study and some tips.
More Trouble For Fannie Mae
Friday Oct 15, 2004 08:30 AM EST
The Justice Department has joined the Securities and Exchange Commission in investigating the Corporation’s accounting practices.
Mortgage Fraud Part 3 -Two More Predatory Lender Practices
Monday, 18 Oct 2004 11:46:12 EST
Two more predatory mortgage practices: pushing a borrower into an unaffordable loan, almost guaranteeing failure and steering a borrower to a more costly loan or unethical lender.
Understanding Real Estate Agency - Part One
Thursday Oct 21, 2004 04:20 PM EST
Does anyone understand dual agency, sellers buyers, or non-agency? A primer on the definitions, to be followed by some guidance about which to use, where to beware.
Greenspan, Freddie Mac Upbeat on Near Future of Real Estate
Friday Oct 22, 2004 3:15 PM EST
Both Alan Greenspan and Freddie Mac agree that the “housing bubble” is not going to burst with any real explosive force in the near future.
Another Workforce Housing Initiative
Monday Oct 25, 2004 11:20 AM EST
As the toll of commuting on workers, employers, and the environment moves onto the housing stage, local government and housing agencies are stepping forward. Portland Oregon has a good idea.
IRS Finalizes House Sale Regulations
Tuesday Oct 26, 2004 05:15 PM EST
The Internal Revenue Service has finalized the regulations for interpreting a portion of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 dealing with the exclusion of primary home sales from capital gains taxes.
Dont Be "Pound Foolish" About Real Estate Commissions
Friday Oct 29, 2004 3:35 PM EST
Sometimes you need to look at more than the bottom line when trying to negotiate a deal. In real estate you might cut yourself out of the best service and results.
New Home Sales Still Sailing
Friday Oct 29, 2004 4:00 PM EST
September figures and in and they are up again.
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