Recent Refinance mortgages Headlines

Congress debates mortgage reforms 
Congress is looking at possible reforms to high risk home lending practices, though a House subcommittee hearing on Tuesday suggests lawmakers are sorting out the complex workings of the mortgage market and wondering if reforms will be needed or useful.
 
Australia's March Home Loan Approvals get 1.3% Update2 
May 14 Australia's home loan approvals for a 4th straight month in March, signaling a housing market recuperation may bolster economic growth.
 
State takes action in mortgage probe 
Crain's State regulators declared Tuesday that they have taken action against eleven people and six businesses they allege were involved in mortgage fraud rings that flipped more than 100 Chicago area homes. Actions ranging from filing complaints seeking hearings to license revocation to .
 
When a reverse mortgage make sense 
Question 1: My credit is good. My wife's isn't. If I add her to my checking account or add her name to my mortgage, will this bring my credit ranking down? Michael
 
New law could increase regulation 
If New Jersey had beefed up its prerequisites for loan officers, Manuel may have evaded the fight to keep his Passaic home. Last year, refinanced his house with a state lender catering to those with poor credit.
 
 
The Scoop on Adjustable Rate and Interest Only Mortgages 
There are so many kinds of mortgage programs available to home purchasers that it can get hard to keep them all separate. One of the new types of programs that many people are taking benefit of is the Interest Only Mortgage choice.
 
Group sees bigger home price drop 
U.S. home price declines this year are going to be steeper than once forecast due to drop in subprime mortgage lending and stricter loan standards, the National affiliation of Realtors said.
 
Dearborn man pleads guilty to loan fraud 05/13/07 
DEARBORN A inhabitant of Dearborn pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of wire fraud in connection with a scheme to defraud mortgage lenders out of more than $20 million, United States Attorney Stephen J. said in a release issued earlier this week.
 
Congress Debates Mortgage Reforms 
WASHINGTON
 
SigniaDocs' Mortgage Servicing Solution Supported by Systems 
HOUSTON SigniaDocs, Inc., a service provider of solutions for mortgage document preparation, relies on a partnership with Systems to deliver fast online answer for Truth In Lending calculations and High Cost Loan Analysis, an integral part of the mortgage procedure.
 
Merger and Acquisition mania reached a state of blow off  
The debt driven merger and acquisition mania that started in 2003 reached a historic amount. The blow off is spectacular and more acute than the real estate bubble that collapsed last year.
 
2007 05 08 22:47 GMT: Congress debates mortgage reforms 
WASHINGTON Congress is looking at possible reforms to high risk home lending practices, though a House subcommittee hearing on Tuesday suggests lawmakers are sorting out the complex workings of the mortgage market and wondering if reforms will be needed or useful.
 
Housing non profit expanding low cost loans 
A Massachusetts housing non profit that blends lobbying and lending is expanding its Milwaukee operation.
 
The Scoop on Adjustable Rate and Interest Only Mortgages 
There are so many kinds of mortgage programs available to home purchasers that it can get hard to keep them all separate. One of the new types of programs that many people are taking benefit of is the Interest Only Mortgage choice.
 
Treasury Auctions Set for This Week 
The Treasury?s schedule of financing this week included today?s regular weekly auction of new three and six month bills and an auction of four week bills tomorrow.
 
The Scoop on Adjustable Rate and Interest Only Mortgages 
There are so many kinds of mortgage programs available to home purchasers that it can get hard to keep them all separate. One of the new types of programs that many people are taking benefit of is the Interest Only Mortgage choice.
 
No, You do not have to Sell Your SUV 
If high gas prices coupled with a big monthly car payment have you thinking that it may be time to trade in your truck or SUV, you will be happy to know there's an alternative.
 
Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash In Your Pocket 
on occasion life throws you a curve . The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned costs add up and if you do not have savings to cover them, where will the extra payments come from?
 
Foreclosures: A Real Boom for Investors 
The weather is ripe for a raise in the number of American homes going into foreclosure. Interest rates are on the rise, mortgage payments are continuing to increase and home values are staying stagnant in many places and falling in others.
 
VeroSELECT 2.0 Links Investors and Third Party AVM expert for Cascade Management 
SANTA ANA, Calif. Veros Real Estate Solutions, the business leader in predictive technology, declared today that, also to its VeroVALUE AVM, the company's VeroSELECT 2.0 collateral valuation and risk management platform was chosen by Luminent Mortgage Capital, Inc., Philadelphia, Penn., to offer valuation management and validation for the collateral fundamental the whole loans .
 
Why Now is a Good Time to Refinance 
If you are a homeowner, the recent drop in interest rates opened up the possibility of big savings on your monthly deposits.
 
Bank offers no fee mortgages 
Home loan business competitors are searching for hidden gimmicks, but Bank of America insists that its ''No Fee Mortgage Plus'' plan declared May eight delivers exactly what the name implies without raising interest rates to applicants.
 
Fenton's 'Old House' new home to Guardian Mortgage 
There really is a difference between mortgage businesses. With an investment as big as your home, your mortgage should be in the hands of a company that cares about the relationship through the life of the mortgage.
 

Housing Bubble and Real Estate Market Tracker 
A roundup of articles and data about the housing market.
 
Mortgage jitters? agree a fixed rate solution 
per cent hike in the base rate from 5.25% to a six year high of 5.5% will push up the cost of a common £100,000 repayment mortgage by more than £15 a month, put a more strain on borrowers across Scotland.
 
New law could increase regulation 
If New Jersey had beefed up its prerequisites for loan officers, Manuel may have evaded the fight to keep his Passaic home. Last year, refinanced his house with a state lender catering to those with poor credit.
 
New rates for savings and loans 
Nearly six million homeowners will have to pay more on their mortgage from next month, as indicated by lenders. The Council of Mortgage Lenders CML said half of the 11.7 million people with a mortgage could see their payments increase.
 
 
THE hike in interest rates means borrowers with a common £100,000 mortgage will be paying out £60 more on monthly repayments than last summer.
 
 
Tax cuts to go on home loan 
ALMOST one in three Australians will use the tax cuts declared in the Federal Budget to help pay off their mortgages, says a survey commissioned by non bank lender Wizard Home Loans.
 
Credit score no panacea for US crisis 
The crisis that has swept the US subprime mortgage business may come down to a simple, three digit number, multiplied by millions.
 
OAKLAND / Couple, three others held in real estate scheme 
The husband and wife holders of a Vallejo mortgage company and three other people were arrested Wednesday for their roles in an supposed $3.5 million real estate fraud in Alameda County, authorities said. Amy Schloemann, 30, and her husband, Karim Akil,.
 
Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash In Your Pocket 
on occasion life throws you a curve . The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned costs add up and if you do not have savings to cover them, where will the extra payments come from?
 
Countrywide April loans up eleven percent 
NEW Countrywide Financial Corp. CFC.N, the biggest U.S. mortgage lender said on Wednesday it made eleven % more home loans in April in spite of cutting back loans to people with weaker credit histories.
 
Aussies want a home in spite of high rates 
Australians' motivation to own their home appears to be outweighing high mortgage costs with lending rates at a 6 year high.
 
Want a Mortgage? Start by Settling Your Score 
anybody who's been denied credit may feel the old adage "you can not fight city hall" should be replaced by a new axiom: "You can not fight the credit bureaus."
 
Ignoring equity line could hurt 
Daniel Y. of San Francisco has a question that is on the mind of many homeowners these days. wants to sell his condo and move into a bigger one in a nicer neighborhood. He figures the price he could get could pay off his 1st mortgage, but not a $.
 
New rates for savings and loans 
Nearly six million homeowners will have to pay more on their mortgage from next month, as indicated by lenders. The Council of Mortgage Lenders CML said half of the 11.7 million people with a mortgage could see their payments increase.
 
2 charged with fraud in 'sales' of homes 
Dozens of Treasure Coast homeowners facing foreclosure thought they were released from their financial burdens when they "sold" their debt laden properties to a local mortgage and real estate broker. They did not realize they were still just some missed payments away from a credit catastrophe, as indicated by court papers released Friday.
 
Even with new legislation, foreclosure crisis will continue 
Bills addressing the mortgage foreclosure crisis will become Minnesota law August 1.
 
Buying in the Big Apple, Part IV 
NEW YORK Those commercials you hear on the radio and see in the paper for 1.25 to 1.5 % loans aren't rip offs. they're really descriptions of particular merchandise in the mortgage business ca.
 
Foreclosure Rescue Scheme Turns Homeowners Into Tenants 
A land trust company that claims to rescue people from foreclosure puts many homeowners into more debt and sooner or later they lose their homes, say attorneys who sued the company on behalf of homeowners.
 
ProspectZone To Share Successful Strategies For purchasing Mortgage Leads In Free Webinar For Loan Officers 
Loan officers can hear successful prospectzonethe/mortgage/webinars/2007 04 mortgage lead webinar.html [tips for purchasing mortgage leads by tuning in to ProspectZone's free webinar, "Mortgage Lead Generation Loan Officers Share Their Stories and Strategies." The 20 minute webinar features practical advice from two seasoned mortgage lead purchasers, helping loan officers make smarter .
 
Fenton's 'Old House' new home to Guardian Mortgage 
There really is a difference between mortgage businesses. With an investment as big as your home, your mortgage should be in the hands of a company that cares about the relationship through the life of the mortgage.
 
Comprehensive Home Loan Resource Now Available for buyers Online 
The Mortgage Bankers affiliation today declared the launch of its updated Home Loan Learning Center , an interactive online resource that gives buyers with important info on mortgages and the home buying procedure.
 
2007 05 08 22:31 GMT: Congress debates mortgage reforms 
WASHINGTON Congress is looking at possible reforms to high risk home lending practices, though a House subcommittee hearing on Tuesday suggests lawmakers are sorting out the complex workings of the mortgage market and wondering if reforms will be needed or useful.
 
Bills Piling Up? Refinancing Your Car Puts Extra Cash In Your Pocket 
on occasion life throws you a curve . The water heater springs a leak, your son breaks a tooth or you need a plane ticket to visit a sick relative. These unplanned costs add up and if you do not have savings to cover them, where will the extra payments come from?