Mortgage

The only constant about mortgage interest rates is that they do move. Depending on the economic news of the day ...

The employment report for the month of March released March 5, was as ugly as it gets. The consensus among ...

The February employment numbers blew the doors off consensus numbers. In February, the economy produced 236,000 new non-farm payroll jobs.

There is one constant in the mortgage industry these days. It is not easy getting a mortgage. Well, folks, coming ...

Mortgage interest rates during the presidential campaign season have remained in a relatively steady range. Rates have been hovering near ...

This September, EagleBank passed a milestone of $1 billion in mortgages. With 17 branches in the Washington metropolitan area and ...

The summer of 2012 was one of the hottest on record, and mortgage rates were almost as hot as the ...

Mortgage interest rates continue to hit new lows as the economy plods ahead slowly. Rates declined in reaction to disappointing ...

With mortgage interest rates bouncing off all-time lows and house prices near recessionary levels, this is a great time to ...

Mortgage rates are being driven by continued European debt crisis. With the recent elections in Greece and France, further uncertainty ...

The real estate market and mortgage rates have come together, forming a perfect time to be buying a home in ...

The economy is not out of the woods yet.  In order for the economy to stabilize further the housing market ...

In the Feb. 21st Georgetowner, the newspaper ran its mortgage with the headline, “It Is Time For Refinance Relief for ...

One question frequently asked is why mortgage standards are so strict these days. The reason for the stringent underwriting standards ...

On April 18, 2011 the mortgage insurance premiums (MIP) were increased on all Federal Housing Administration mortgages.  The old monthly ...

The limited home inventory in our area is likely to continue through 2012 with strong local job growth, decreasing short sales and foreclosures, and a lack of new buildings coming to market.

2011 was quite the year in the mortgage industry. Underwriting standards got even tougher even for the most qualified consumers ...

It has been an interesting summer in the mortgage industry. The following are highlights of where things are in the ...

The summer of 2011 has been an interesting one in the world of mortgage lending.

Rates have continued to hover ...

Mortgage underwriting rules have gone from a bad extreme of four or so years ago to an equally bad extreme today.

Bad news can be good news for the bond markets and ultimately for mortgage interest rates.

Case Shiller Index reported that of the 20 cities it recorded, home prices are off to a dismal start, with 18 cities down in price. Only 1 city actually had a 3.6% increase in prices. Guess which city that was…?

As all of us are aware by now, after the largest housing bust since the great depression, getting a mortgage ...

Interest rates continue to be in a narrow range, being pulled in different directions depending on the events of the ...

extreme. There were too many abuses by the mortgage industry and some customers. There were too few restrictions on loan ...

A couple of years ago, if a homeowner was offered a jumbo-sized mortgage for a home in Washington for 4.375% they would beg for the loan to be locked. In fact, the customer would probably think the mortgage loan officer was misquoting his or her rate sheet. But that was 2009. Today clients sometimes let greed take over. A lot of borrowers are taking their time in making the decision to move forward in anticipation of even lower rates.

The fourth quarter of 2010 is proving to be a most interesting time in mortgages. Rates are fluctuating at near record lows. House prices are trying to stabilize. Underwriting is as stringent as ever.

In a July 22 release by Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Survey, the 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages reached record lows.

Mortgage rates were forecasted to head to 6 percent, and like many weather forecasts, these predictions were simply wrong.

With mortgage interest rates low these days and the rental market in the Georgetown area stubbornly high, many are taking the time to examine if the time is right to rent or purchase a property.

The roller coaster ride in the financial markets continues. At best, it is a nerve-racking time for anyone who is watching their investments.

Despite the doomsaying, rates are looking attractive for a primary house mortgage with at least 20 percent down and very good credit.

There was a shot across the bow in the financial markets on Feb. 18, when the Federal Reserve raised the ...

On November 6th, 2009 The Worker, Homeownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009 was signed into law. The law extends ...