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November 2019 mortgage rates forecast (FHA, VA, USDA, Conventional)
Mortgage rates are experiencing their first upward momentum since the start of 2019. October will prove to be a pivotal month for rates. Advice, […]
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Fannie Mae vs. Freddie Mac: What’s the difference?
Knowing the difference between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can help you get approved for a mortgage. Here's what you need to know.
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Mortgage rates today, October 18, 2019, plus lock recommendations
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the […]
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How long does it take to refinance a house?
Learn how long it takes to refinance a home, what you can expect during the process, and tricks for closing on your refinance faster.
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Mortgage rates today, October 17, 2019, plus lock recommendations
Mortgage rates today are driven by movements in financial markets worldwide. When the economy heats up, bond price drop, and rates increase. When the […]
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Housing is coming soon to BART's Millbrae Station
BART will remove 600 parking spots from Millbrae Station to make way for 400 apartments, including 100 for low-income tenants — 80 of them […]
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Congress on the verge of expanding NCUA's oversight powers
Draft legislation would amend the Bank Service Company Act to give the National Credit Union Administration third-party vendor oversight, a power it […]
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One regional bank’s plan to wait out the Fed
Count Citizens Financial’s Bruce Van Saun among those who think interest rate cuts could halt by mid-2020. The key, he says, is to focus on […]
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Current projections show a slower taper for home improvement in 2020
Renovation spending is decelerating faster than expected this year, but could slow with more deliberation than previously anticipated next year, […]
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Supreme Court will hear CFPB constitutionality case
The high court will decide how much latitude a president has to fire the director of an independent agency.
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Wells Fargo to pay back wages, extend job offers to settle discrimination allegations
The Department of Labor says the banking giant discriminated against thousands of female and African American job applicants
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Housing inventory plunges to 6-year low after home shopping season
Boost in builder confidence and new housing starts offset the US housing shortage
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Housing activity beats construction expectations in September, report says
Three major metros saw increased new construction and maintenance activity
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US mortgage rates see sharp uptick – Freddie Mac
Expert says the housing market remains favorable despite the increases in mortgage rates
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FirstBank’s mortgage division deploys digital mortgage platform
Consumer Direct Mortgage partners with Tavant to launch the platform