Jumbo mortgage rates becoming affordable (San Francisco Chronicle)
Those new jumbo-conforming mortgages, created by Congress to make homes in high-priced areas more affordable, are finally getting cheaper. Late last week, many lenders slashed their rates by about one-half of a percentage point on jumbo-conforming loans -...
Bad Credit and Home Refinance (The Bradford Era)
(ARA) - Mortgage rates are at historic lows, and it seems like everyone's jumping on the refinance bandwagon these days. But is it really a good idea for people with bad credit?
Quitclaim deed will not affect mortgage (Everett Herald)
Question: My parents have been trying to refinance their home but are unable to because my father cannot work due to a car accident. We were told that if I co-sign a loan for them I can then do a quitclaim deed after the refinancing and I will have no obligation to the loan or property.
It's Time For A Mortgage Bailout (Hartford Courant)
Government Should Prevent Foreclosures To Protect Property Values And Tax Rolls A government-backed mortgage bailout is needed, and it must be done right away.