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mortgage: Are Interest Rates On the Rise - 05/03/10 10:44 AM
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mortgage: Special Alert Fed is meeting soon and could impact rates - 04/21/10 12:07 PM
 
Richard Woodward
Banker / Senior Branch Manager
When Trusted Advice Counts
Office: (972) 661-5136
17311 Dallas Parkway Suite 173 Dallas, TX 75248
Visit Us Online - www.Envoy-Mtg.com
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mortgage: Factors To Consider When It Comes to Your Mortgage - 04/09/10 09:04 AM
Putting Things in Perspective
Factors to Consider When It Comes to Your Mortgage
In last month's You Magazine, Barry Habib, Chairman of Mortgage Success Source, discussed how home loan rates may well buck the phrase, "March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb" due to the Federal Reserve ending its Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) purchase program on March 31st. And the last week full week of March did in fact feel the "roar of the lion" as in two days, interest rates increased sharply following financial uncertainty and action within the bond markets.
With uncertainty surrounding the months … (0 comments)

mortgage: Those Who Wait Will Pay Thousands More This Spring - 01/29/10 11:47 AM

Those Who Wait Will Pay Thousands More This Spring  
Waiting a few extra days or weeks to purchase a home this spring could cost buyers thousands of extra dollars as the office of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) implements several changes for loans guaranteed by the Federal Housing Authority (FHA).Coming just weeks before the April 30 deadline for the Home Buyer Tax Credit and just days after the March 31 expiration of the Federal Reserve Board's mortgage backed securities purchase program (which has kept home loan rates artificially low for over a year), these FHA changes make it even more important to … (0 comments)

mortgage: Lenders and Realtors need to work together to help Buyers understand the new GFE - 01/28/10 04:52 PM
Now more than ever a good working relationship is essential. An Open Letter to Texas Realtors Recent guidelines from Washington have forced a change to the way that loan originators will disclose closing costs for all homebuyers. The purpose of the new Good Faith Estimate is to level the playing field for borrowers comparing loans to be able to make apples to apples comparisons for loan scenarios. In essence, HUD is working to bring all lenders up to the same standard of excellence in reporting closing costs that I have always adhered to, estimating realistic fees that a buyer should expect … (3 comments)

mortgage: FHA Announces Big Changes to Existing Programs - 01/20/10 03:54 PM
Today FHA announced that it would make sweeping changes to the current FHA mortgage program in an attempt to shore up it's beleaguered balance sheet.  As many existing FHA borrowers default on their home loans the move is necessary to ensure the program stays solvent.
The biggest impact will be the increase in the up front mortgage insurance required.  FHA will raise the up-front Mortgage Insurance Premium, paid by borrowers, from 1.75 percent to 2.25 percent as well as request legislative authority to increase the maximum annual MIP that the FHA can charge. This is the second time in two years … (0 comments)

mortgage: Daily Rate Lock Advisory - 01/11/10 11:57 AM
Richard WoodwardBanker / Senior Branch ManagerWhen Trusted Advice CountsEnvoy Mortgage
Office:  (972) 661-5136   Fax:  (972) 314-9647
17311 Dallas Parkway Suite 173 Dallas, TX 75248
Visit Us Online - www.EnvoyMortgage.US
 
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mortgage: What's Ahead for Home Loans in 2010 for Dallas Texas - 01/08/10 11:56 AM
The Times They Are a ChangingWhat's Ahead for Home Loans in 2010 for Dallas Texas
This year could bring significant changes from 2009 for those seeking home loans. Over the last year, home prices fell to 2003 and earlier levels in many parts of the country. In addition, home loan rates declined to the lowest levels on record and this combination led to the highest home affordability levels ever recorded. Here's a recap of what happened in 2009 and what you need to know for the year ahead.
Would You Like a Sweetener with that Rate?
Interest rates throughout 2009 were … (0 comments)

 

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