Posts with tag refinancing

WASHINGTON -- Today's record-low mortgage rates are out of reach for millions of U.S. homeowners who would benefit from them most. One in four homeowners with a mortgage -- 11 million people -- owe more than their home is worth. These "underwater" borrowers have virtually no shot at refinancing. Their plight is a drag on... Continue Reading »

WASHINGTON -- Seeking to circumvent congressional opposition, President Barack Obama will promote a series of executive branch steps aimed at jumpstarting the economy this week, beginning with new rules to make it easier for homeowners to refinance their mortgages. An administration official said the housing initiative... Continue Reading »

Mortgage rates are at record lows and should stay that way as long as economic reports continue to be disappointing, according to Bankrate.com, which tracks mortgage rates weekly. However, if you've been thinking about refinancing, you should act quickly. If mortgage rates rebound, they could do so fast, according to... Continue Reading »

WASHINGTON -- Mortgage rates have reached their lowest levels in six decades, making this the best time in most Americans' lives to buy or refinance a home. For people who qualify, today's rates could save thousands of dollars a year. Yet most people can't take advantage. Half of would-be buyers say they'll never save... Continue Reading »

Despite record low mortgage rates, mortgage applications fell 4.9 percent for the week ending Sept. 2, according to an industry trade group. The Mortgage Bankers Association said Wednesday that its market composite index -- a measure of mortgage loan application volume -- fell 4.9 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis... Continue Reading »