Mortgage
Historic Mortgage Interest Rates
Mortgage interest rates are at a year-to-date low, the lowest in 20 years. Plus, Wells Fargo offers a 3% down no mortgage insurance program.
FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium Increases
FHA’s monthly mortgage insurance premium rate will increase as of April 18, 2011 by 0.25%, which could increase monthly mortgage payments by as much as $100.
Mortgage Credit Certificate Tax Credit
The Mortgage Credit Certificate is an often overlooked tax credit that’s worth $1000s for first-time home buyer’s.
HOA Foreclosure and the FHA Squeeze
Linkage: Condo HOA’s foreclosure option for delinquent owners; FHA changes create resale challenges for condo sellers.
FHA Condo Approvals Set to Expire Soon
Time is running out for FHA condo recertification of hundreds of Seattle area condos. If your building was approved for FHA prior to October 2008, it must be recertified to keep its approval status.
Mortgage Help Day – October 2, 2010
Mortgage Help Day connects homeowners facing foreclosure with their lenders and HUD-certified counselors to help remedy their situation.
FHA Mortgage Insurance fees changing Oct 4th
FHA to adjust mortgage insurance premium fees effective October 4, 2010.
Seattle condos gain FHA approval
FHA condo approvals are on the rise. Over 60 Seattle condos gained approval this year alone…so far.
FHA Announces New Changes
FHA, today, proposed significant changes to its program in order to reduce its risk, which will increase costs for borrowers.