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What’s Coming for Housing in 2015?

The National Association of Realtors has made some predictions, as have the economists at Core Logic. NAR predicts that: Mortgage rates will rise, but even after an increase, rates will remain low compared to the rates we saw early in … Continue reading

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Want out of a High Interest Mortgage? Refinance Now!

If you’re still paying 6%, 7%, or even 8 ½% interest on your first or second mortgage on your Texas home, you probably wanted to refinance just as soon as you saw mortgage interest rates drop into the 3’s and … Continue reading

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5 Important Reasons Why You Should Monitor Your Credit Report and Scores Regularly

When it comes to credit scores, many consumers try to keep their head in the sand. They’re afraid to know the truth, or they think it really doesn’t matter. But it does matter. In this case, what you don’t know can … Continue reading

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Maxine Waters Fair Credit Reporting Act

Recently we reported that the Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) was making changes to its credit reporting. They’re offering a new scoring model that no longer factors in past-due payments that have been paid off and they’re giving far less weight … Continue reading

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Closing Your Home Loan with Gift Funds

Gift funds are the path to home ownership for many today. They may constitute part or all of the down payment, the closing costs, and/or the financial reserves. In fact, most borrowers purchasing a one to four unit principle residence … Continue reading

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When You Want a Home Loan – You DO Have to Share Your Bank Statements

More than one borrower has told us: “I Don’t WANT to show my complete bank statement. How I spend my money is my private business.” We understand. But we don’t make the rules, and the banks do have reasons for … Continue reading

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Health Insurance – Your Credit Scores – and some good news

With all the talk about health care and insurance these days, few people mention the ways in which insurance companies pad their profits and just how destructive their practices are to American consumers’ credit scores. How do they pad their … Continue reading

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Inquiring (Banking) Minds Want to Know – Where did you get that money?

  They want to know, and if you want the loan you have to tell them – then prove it. Remember the Patriot Act? It added a second layer of caution and curiosity to banks’ inquiries into where you got … Continue reading

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Nationwide: Interest Rates Still Down / Loan Fees Rising

CNN Money recently reported that nationwide, loan fees are up 6% over this time last year. The average cost of closing on a $200,000 loan is now at $2,539. And that doesn’t include prepaid items such as taxes and homeowners … Continue reading

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Aug. 6th Mtg. Rate Sheet

Purchase & Refinance Mortgage Rates …….    All Loans close on-time and within 30 Days or less.   Check out our Jumbo Rates! 4.25% on a 30yr Fixed   Refinance Rates & Purchase Rates could be lower… have your clients … Continue reading

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