Chuck Walden's Mortgage Blog

Short-Term Interest Rates on the RiseAdjustable Rate Mortgage Holders Prepare for Increase in Interest RatesIn 2004, the Federal Reserve made it clear that short-term interest rates would be increased at a "measured pace" because of a fluctuating US Dollar, unstable oil prices and an evaluation o...

Should You Leverage Your Home orPay It Down Rapidly?  There is a great debate within the inner-mortgage circles these days. Should we, as loan professionals, encourage clients to borrow as much money as possible? Or would consumers benefit more if we helped them to understand the advantages of 15...