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Lessons for Europe from the US Housing Recovery

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by John Tassios on February 26 2015, 12:27 PM

In our highly interconnected financial world, what happens in Europe, Greece, and Germany greatly affects our own bond and MBS markets . There has been much discussion back and forth of who is to blame for the Greek crisis , massive debts in other Southern...
Loan Officer Perspective on FHA's Mortgage Insurance Change

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by Ted Rood on January 12 2015, 12:00 PM

Last week, President Obama and HUD announced a reduction in the mortgage insurance premium (MIP) fees charged on FHA loans. Most FHA borrowers, both current and future, stand to benefit from the lower fees. Here's a loan officer's perspective on the impact...
Do's and Don'ts for Prospective Home Buyers: Christmas Edition

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by Ted Rood on December 19 2014, 9:54 AM

Here's a special Christmas edition of Do's and Don'ts for prospective buyers or refinancing homeowners embarking on, or already engaged in the mortgage process. In case it needs to be said, the "Don'ts" are strictly for comedy (though many are based on...
The Road to Confidence is Built on Trust

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by Frank Ceizyk on October 30 2014, 9:10 AM

I was struck by a comment made by the Mortgage Bankers’ Association President David Stevens : "It's time to acknowledge all the safeguards added to mortgage lending. It's time to start talking about housing finance like the beneficial activity that...
Making a Boring Fed Announcement More Interesting

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by Ted Rood on April 30 2014, 10:16 AM

Wednesday's FOMC Announcement was almost completely unchanged from the previous version. Since the Fed is already in the habit of tweaking only certain sections of certain sentences to evolve the statement over time, here are some ideas for next time...
Tax Time Do's and Don'ts For a Smoother Mortgage Process

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by Ted Rood on April 14 2014, 1:12 PM

Here's a special Tax Time edition of Do's and Don'ts for prospective buyers or refinancing homeowners embarking on, or already engaged in the mortgage process. In case it needs to be said, the "Don'ts" are strictly for comedy (though many are based on...
Valentine's Day Do's and Don'ts For a Smoother Mortgage Process

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by Ted Rood on February 14 2014, 1:11 PM

Here's a special Valentine's Day installment of Do's and Don'ts for prospective buyers or refinancing homeowners embarking on, or already engaged in the mortgage process. In case it needs to be said, the "Don'ts" are strictly for comedy (though many are...
Wisdom For Mortgage Industry from the Abominable Snowman

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by Frank Ceizyk on January 06 2014, 11:32 AM

This holiday season I was struck by similarities between the toothless abominable snowman in Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and an ideology I have been promoting in blog posts on this site for years. If you haven't watched the animated holiday Rudolph...
Do's and Don'ts of the Mortgage Process: Christmas Edition

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by Ted Rood on December 24 2013, 2:38 PM

Here's a special Christmas installment of Do's and Don'ts for prospective buyers or refinancing homeowners embarking on, or already engaged in the mortgage process. In case it needs to be said, the "Don'ts" are strictly for comedy (though many are based...
Do's and Don't's For a Smooth Mortgage Process: Thanksgiving Edition

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by Ted Rood on November 29 2013, 12:57 PM

Here's a special Thanksgiving/Black Friday installment of Do's and Don'ts for prospective buyers or refinancing homeowners embarking on, or already engaged in the mortgage process. In case it needs to be said, the " Don'ts " are strictly for comedy (though...
Build Your Own Fed Statement

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by Ted Rood on October 30 2013, 12:22 PM

It's time to play "Build Your Own Fed Statement" It's easy to win, just choose your favorite answers from the bold options. Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in September suggests that economic activity has been expanding...
Build Your Own Fed Statement - Taper Edition

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by Ted Rood on September 18 2013, 12:22 PM

Parsing the Fed is everyone's favorite game, so before the Fed wraps its sixth meeting of 2013 this afternoon, it's time to play "Build Your Own Fed Statement!" It's easy to win, just choose your favorite answers from the bold options in the Ted Statement...
Pre-Approvals vs. Pre-Qualifications in the Home Buying Process

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by Ted Rood on August 19 2013, 3:25 PM

One of the first things a savvy home shopper does PRIOR to starting a serious home search is to explore mortgage options. An experienced realtor will encourage buyers speak with a lender and get "pre-approved." This benefits all parties involved by ensuring...
Do's and Don't's For a Smooth Mortgage Process: Part 9

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by Ted Rood on August 09 2013, 4:44 PM

Here's another weekly installment of Do's and Don't's for prospective borrowers embarking on, or already engaged in the home mortgage process. In case it needs to be said, the " Don't's " are strictly for comedy (though most are based on real world examples...
Build Your Own Fed Statement

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by Ted Rood on July 31 2013, 10:46 AM

Parsing the Fed is everyone's favorite game, so before the Fed wraps its fifth meeting of 2013 this afternoon, it's time to play "Build Your Own Fed Statement!" It's easy to win, just choose your favorite answers from the bold options in the Ted Statement...

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