What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 28, 2015

December 28, 2015

This week’s report of economic events is shortened due to the Christmas holiday. Economic news through Wednesday included Existing Home Sales, New Home Sales and Consumer Spending.

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DIY Home Decorating: How to Use Spray Paint to Spice Up Your Home and Furniture

December 24, 2015

The idea of using spray paint to make some quick fix-ups to your home might seem uncouth, but it can be a great way to make some easy, economical upgrades that will shift the overall look of your living space.

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DIY Home Decorating: How to Use Spray Paint to Spice Up Your Home and Furniture

December 24, 2015

The idea of using spray paint to make some quick fix-ups to your home might seem uncouth, but it can be a great way to make some easy, economical upgrades that will shift the overall look of your living space.

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3 Things That Will Absolutely Kill Your Chances for a Mortgage Approval

December 22, 2015

Avoid these three mortgage-killing habits while your lender evaluates your loan and you’ll quickly find yourself holding the keys to your new home.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 21, 2015

December 21, 2015

Last week’s scheduled economic reports included the NAHB Housing Market Index, Housing Starts, FOMC statement and Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s press conference. In addition to weekly reports on jobless claims and mortgage rates, inflation reports were also released.

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Video: What Steps Need To Be Taken To Secure A Loan

December 18, 2015

What Steps Need To Be Taken To Secure A Loan
You’ll see some pictures in this video to help you remember later, but the first step in securing a loan is to complete a loan application.
To do so, you’ll need the following information.

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Federal Reserve Raises Short-Term Interest Rates

December 17, 2015

After prolonged speculation by economic analysts and news media, the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates for the first time in seven years. Committee members voted to raise the target federal funds rate to a range of 0.25 to 0.50 percent from a range of 0.00 to 0.25 percent to be effective December 17.

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Buying or Selling a Home This Winter? Keep These Tax Tips in Mind!

December 16, 2015

With all of the expense that can go into buying or selling your home, it’s good to be aware of what you can claim and how a home can benefit you come tax time.

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Refinancing This Winter? Follow These 5 Expert Tips to Get the Most from Your Mortgage

December 15, 2015

Refinancing a mortgage is a great way to take advantage of historically low interest rates or change your payment terms to be more affordable. And with interest rates at historical lows, there’s never been a better time to refinance your mortgage.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 14, 2015

December 14, 2015

Last week’s scheduled economic releases included reports on job openings, retail sales and consumer confidence in addition to usual weekly releases on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

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