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If senior officials listen to their own economists, the answer will be yes. At present, the Fed expects to begin raising interest rates when the unemployment rate drops to 6.5% and inflation rises to 2.5%. Now a half-dozen Fed economists … Continue reading →

Fannie Mae’s official forecast was written during the shut-down, so in a sense is obsolete. However, they based their prediction on the assumption that the shut-down would end as it did. Based on a lowered estimate of growth in the … Continue reading →

Handling of Collections & Disputed Accounts In an effort to reduce risk in backing mortgage loans, HUD has once again revised its regulations, effective October 15. Mortgage Letter 2013-24 deals with credit analysis of collections and judgments, and outlines how … Continue reading →

Dual agency is defined as a real estate transaction in which one agent represents both buyer and seller in a real estate purchase. Years ago, all agents represented the seller in every transaction. The buyer might or might not have … Continue reading →

When the FHA Loan Guidelines change on October 15, it will be good news for thousands of would-be homeowners who fell into financial difficulties in the recent downturn. Under the new guidelines set forth in Mortgage Letter 2013–25, it will … Continue reading →

We all know what borrowers want – a lender who will get them the loan they want quickly – and at the lowest possible rate with the lowest possible fees. We’re pleased to say we meet that want for home … Continue reading →

The news is out: Bankrate.com did a survey of 2013 Closing Costs and learned that in most states they have risen 6% over 2012 costs. Loan origination fees jumped the most – going up 8.4%. Why? Is it really costing … Continue reading →

A new battle is heating up in Congress, as lawmakers debate the demise of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These government-controlled mortgage guarantee giants either own or guarantee nearly half of all U.S. mortgages – including nearly 90% of all … Continue reading →

Dallas Morning news recently published a report indicating that the average cost of a $200,000 home loan in the U.S. ranged from a low of $2,119 in Wisconsin to a high of $2,919 in Hawaii. This figure excludes the cost … Continue reading →

Those of us who live here know that Texas has a lot to offer: great universities, sports teams, cultural and civic attractions, good weather more of the time than not, and friendly people. But… some other communities also offer similar … Continue reading →