Daily Mortgage News, Features and Rate Updates from MortgageLoan.com. http://www.mortgageloan.com/rss/feedburner Sun, 07 Sep 2008 03:17:47 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.mortgageloan.com/css/gfx/header/logo.gif http://www.mortgageloan.com en-us Finance http://www.mortgageloan.com/refinance-out-of-a-risky-mortgage-2382 Home values have plummeted, while the interest rates on adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) are rising. The bubble has obviously burst for the U.S. housing market, and it may be "refinance risky mortgage" time for you. Greg Mischio <editor@mortgageloan.com> Sun, 07 Sep 2008 00:32:43 +0100 http://www.mortgageloan.com/refinance-out-of-a-risky-mortgage-2382 http://www.mortgageloan.com/government-take-over-of-fannie-freddie-imminent-2395 Fannie, Freddie expected to be taken over by the government as early as this weekend to prevent pending failure of the two huge mortgage institutions. Bill Rice <editor@mortgageloan.com> Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:28:15 +0100 http://www.mortgageloan.com/government-take-over-of-fannie-freddie-imminent-2395 http://www.mortgageloan.com/tenants-protection-from-landlord-foreclosure-2393 A California bill seeks to establish protections for renters whose landlords aren't staying current with their mortgage payments. Catherine Brock <editor@mortgageloan.com> Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:26:04 +0100 http://www.mortgageloan.com/tenants-protection-from-landlord-foreclosure-2393 http://www.mortgageloan.com/ginnie-mae-steps-up-to-plate-in-mortgage-crisis-2381 The Housing Stimulus Bill gives the FHA and Ginnie Mae the challenge of leading the country out of a mortgage crisis. Catherine Brock <editor@mortgageloan.com> Sat, 06 Sep 2008 00:24:03 +0100 http://www.mortgageloan.com/ginnie-mae-steps-up-to-plate-in-mortgage-crisis-2381 http://www.mortgageloan.com/need-a-refinance-try-a-private-lender-2357 As it becomes increasingly difficult to borrow for a refinance from traditional banks, more and more consumers are turning to private lenders. While this strategy usually costs more, it involves fewer hassles and more assurances that loans will go through without delays. Tom Kerr <editor@mortgageloan.com> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:55:56 +0100 http://www.mortgageloan.com/need-a-refinance-try-a-private-lender-2357 http://www.mortgageloan.com/mortgage-application-woes-what-to-do-when-your-lender-says-no-2380 The mortgage market is in a monumental shakeup and that is leaving many borrowers with rejected stamped on their mortgage application. However, there are lots of options to improve your chances of getting approved from credit repair to government mortgage assistance programs. Learn a few simple techniques to get your next mortgage application approved. Bill Rice <editor@mortgageloan.com> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:43:06 +0100 http://www.mortgageloan.com/mortgage-application-woes-what-to-do-when-your-lender-says-no-2380 http://www.mortgageloan.com/jumbo-loans-may-offer-jumbo-rates-2358 Conforming loan limits may have changed, but lenders are still treating jumbo loans like damaged goods. Catherine Brock <editor@mortgageloan.com> Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:02:00 +0100 http://www.mortgageloan.com/jumbo-loans-may-offer-jumbo-rates-2358 http://www.mortgageloan.com/all-about-fixedrate-mortgages-2356 The recent upheaval in the subprime mortgage market has made borrowers skittish about using adjustable-rate mortgages. With current 30-year fixed mortgage rates low, and home values still sinking, many homeowners are opting for a fixed-rate product. Greg Mischio <editor@mortgageloan.com> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:43:11 +0100 http://www.mortgageloan.com/all-about-fixedrate-mortgages-2356 http://www.mortgageloan.com/gmac-lays-off-5000-shutters-200-retail-branches-2377 GMAC became the latest in a long line of mortgage business downsizing and closings. GMAC announced on Wednesday that it will be laying off 5000 employees and closing over 200 of its retail mortgage branches throughout the US. Bill Rice <editor@mortgageloan.com> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:40:09 +0100 http://www.mortgageloan.com/gmac-lays-off-5000-shutters-200-retail-branches-2377 http://www.mortgageloan.com/cant-refinance-consider-chapter-7-bankruptcy-2355 When you have a mortgage you can't afford and refinancing isn't an option, don't dismiss the possibility that a Chapter 7 bankruptcy may actually help you in the long run. Catherine Brock <editor@mortgageloan.com> Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:06:32 +0100 http://www.mortgageloan.com/cant-refinance-consider-chapter-7-bankruptcy-2355