FHA Announces New Mortgage Insurance Premiums - 08/30/08 12:37 PM
In response to the passing of HR 3221, this update announces FHA's new Mortgage Insurance Premiums for the period of October 1st, 2008 through September 30th, 2009. FHA's Risk-Based Premiums that went into effect on July 14th, 2008 will be on hold until October 2009.
1. Up-front Mortgage Insurance Premiums:
Purchase … (0 comments)
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Bureau of Labor Statistics - 08/28/08 12:09 PM
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)is the principal fact-finding agency for the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. The BLS is an independent national statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, the U.S. Congress, other Federal agencies, State … (3 comments)
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Special Mortgage Financing for Licensed Medical Doctors - 08/18/08 01:57 PM
Special mortgage financing for licensed medical doctors. With the Doctor Loan program, clients will enjoy access to special mortgage pricing discounts, and the security that comes from knowing that they have a solid relationship with a trusted financial partner.
Program features include:
Up to 100% financing
No monthly mortgage insurance payments … (0 comments)
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Storm Fay to become hurricane threat to Cuba and U.S. - 08/16/08 09:31 AM
The sixth storm of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season dumped torrential rain on the Dominican Republic and vulnerable Haiti on Saturday and was expected to become a hurricane threatening Cuba and the United States.
Tropical storms become hurricanes when their top sustained winds reach at least 74 mph. The hurricane center … (0 comments)
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USAA Expands Eligibility - 08/15/08 07:23 AM
The United Services Automobile Association, which specializes in insuring military service members and their families, has expanded eligibility to all military retirees and service members honorably discharged after 1995.
USAA provides insurance and financial services to 6.4 million current and former military members and families.
This is great news to all … (1 comments)
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First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Fact Sheet - 08/14/08 11:21 AM
Who is Eligible
• The $7,500 tax credit is available for first-time home buyers only.
• The law defines a first-time home buyer as a buyer who has not owned a home
during the past three years.
• All U.S. citizens who file taxes are eligible to participate … (2 comments)
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Mr. Schmooze - 08/13/08 04:08 PM
I highly recommend this book to anyone in sales. It's only about 70 pages and very easy to read. The main point of the book is selling believe it or not is about giving. I took away some very good points, but I won't say them and ruin your reading experience.
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FHA Production Jumps by 48 Percent - 08/12/08 09:46 AM
The Federal Housing Administration guaranteed 351,140 home loans during the second quarter, and the agency now accounts for 30 percent to 50 percent of loan production for some mortgage companies.
Below are the FHA Loan Limits for Florida. Please call (813) 507-0296 with any questions.
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Are Ex-Con Brokers Too Risky? - 08/11/08 01:03 PM
This is a follow-up to a previous blog I posted on Activerain. I believe in giving someone a second chance, but we need to use good judgment. I'm really surprised there is any objection to stricter guidelines. I guess people tend to forget this might be the single largest investment in … (4 comments)
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Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 FAQ - 08/09/08 01:31 PM
Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 FAQ
Q: How will the law help struggling homeowners keep their homes?A: The program offers government insurance to lenders who voluntarily reduce mortgages for at-risk homeowners to at least 90% of the property's current value.
Q: When will the program begin?A: The program will … (0 comments)
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Simple qustions to ask your lender - 08/05/08 11:47 AM
Here are four simple questions a professional lender absolutely must know the answers to. If they do not know the answers, run-don't walk-to a lender who does.
What are mortgage interest rates based on?
The only correct answer is "Mortgage Backed Securities" or "Mortgage Bonds," not the 10-year Treasury … (0 comments)
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