US Watchdog to Examine Freddie Mac Use of Floaters - Wall Street Journal

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US Watchdog to Examine Freddie Mac Use of Floaters Wall Street Journal By ALAN ZIBEL WASHINGTON—A federal watchdog said Tuesday it would examine Freddie Mac's use of a mortgage derivative amid allegations that such investments gave the mortgage company an incentive to prevent borrowers from refinancing their home loans. Freddie Mac Halts Use of Derivatives Tied to High Interest RatesBusinessWeek Freddie Mac Gets Paid To Obstruct RefinancingsSeeking Alpha FHFA Issues Statement on Freddie Mac Refinance StoryLoanSafe NPR -American Banker -New York Times all 240 news articles »

Obama Seeks Refinancing Aid to Lift Housing - Wall Street Journal

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Obama Seeks Refinancing Aid to Lift Housing Wall Street Journal The plan aims to help borrowers who are current on their mortgages refinance into lower-interest federally insured loans. Borrowers would qualify even if they owe more than their homes are worth or if they have trouble securing a new mortgage from a ... and more »

Refinance Rates: 15 Year Refinance Rates at 3.35% - MonitorBankRates.com

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Refinance Rates: 15 Year Refinance Rates at 3.35% MonitorBankRates.com Refinance rates on 30 year home loans are averaging 4.05%, an increase from yesterday's average refinance rate of 4.01%. Today's refinance rates on 15 year home loans are averaging 3.35%, up from yesterday's average 15 year refinance rate of 3.31%. Current Mortgage Rates for Monday, January 30, 2012Mortgage Rates & Trends (blog) all 25 news articles »

No Help From HAMP? Refinance Your Mortgage to Lower Costs, Advises Informa ... - MarketWatch (press release)

No Help From HAMP? Refinance Your Mortgage to Lower Costs, Advises Informa ... MarketWatch (press release) For those homeowners who have not benefited from these programs, refinancing a current home loan to one with a much lower rate can yield similar results. Furthermore, rates are near historic lows, thus for qualified borrowers, there should be many ... and more »

Security America Mortgage, Inc. Recently Launched the VA Home Loan Service ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

Security America Mortgage, Inc. Recently Launched the VA Home Loan Service ... San Francisco Chronicle (press release) VA Loans in Texas issue a VA Inspector to perform a Home Appraisal at No Cost to the Buyer. 6. VA Loans in Texas allow VA Refinance Loans to Lower Monthly Mortgage Payments. 7. VA Loans in Texas have no pre-payment penalty fees. 8. and more »