The question I get asked the most in regards to Massachusetts Mortgage Rates, is what drives them. My clients are amazed that it is not the fed. When the Fed makes a move, they can change a rate called the “Fed Funds Rate” or “Discount Rate”. These are both very short- term rates that impact [...]
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Hybrid Home Equity Loans Changing the Face of Second Mortgages
Posted by admin on March 29th, 2010
Applications for home equity loans and second mortgages recently hit a 15 year high. According to Freddie Mac, “88% of homeowners who refinance their homes in the 1st quarter got a mortgage at least 5% larger than their first loan.” Since this was the largest increase since 1990, and the Fed continues to increase key [...]
How to Obtain a Bad Credit Second Mortgage
Posted by admin on January 29th, 2010
We all know banks are not loaning money as easily as they used to when a loan is applied for. The fact is they are now looking much closer at credit scores before they make a decision on who qualifies and who doesn’t qualify for a loan. It is possible to get loans with bad [...]
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