Last December, the Housing and Urban Development made public a Homeowner’s Guide to Success for mortgage borrowers struggling with their mortgages and in danger of losing their homes to foreclosure.This guide for homeowners emphasizes that expert help is available, at no cost even, at the onset Read more
Hurricane Season, Payment Timing Spur Surge in Mortgage Delinquency
There was an overall increase in mortgage delinquency among all types of loans during the third quarter of 2017. This is according to the Mortgage Bankers Association whose National Delinquency Survey for 3Q17 is up.The previous hurricanes that hit certain states and payment timing issues for Read more
Halfway Through 2017 And It’s Still A Good Time to Refinance
July came to a close. Now, we are on our second half of the year. When we talk about 'mortgage', it is so far so good for buyers and refinancers. Beginning of the year, experts and analyst projected that rates will skyrocket this year. Mid-2017, that forecast has yet to happen.Those who wish to Read more
Increase in Mortgage Credit Availability Felt in July
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) reported an increase in mortgage credit availability in the month of July. The Jumbo Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) showed the biggest increase among the component indices over the course of a month.The overall Mortgage Credit Availability Read more
Mortgage Applications Fell After 2 Weeks of Increase
In the survey ending July 28, 2017, the total volume of mortgage applications dwindled after two consecutive weeks of increase in the same month. The refinance activity also scored down slightly according to the latest survey. Survey Highlights:The Market Composite Index has decreased 2.8 Read more