Mortgages
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Mortgages, from most recent to least.
FHFA to Loosen Rules on Mortgages, Offer Lower Down Payment Options
Lark Turner | October 21st 2014
The government hopes to give more first-time buyers and low-to-middle income earners a better chance at a house.... read»
Report: 35 Percent of Americans Have Debt in Collections
Lark Turner | July 29th 2014
In the DC area, the average total debt was $95,560, a number mostly driven by mortgages.... read»
$158,474: Arlington's Qualifying Home Buying Income 4th Highest in U.S.
Lark Turner | February 25th 2014
The average income needed to purchase a home in Arlington County jumped from $130,881 to $158,474 over the last year, according to a recent study. ... read»
Are You Qualified? What New Mortgage Rules Mean For the Consumer
Lark Turner | February 3rd 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Board recently announced changes to mortgage lending with the ultimate goal of putting a stop to predatory lending. ... read»
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New Credit Score Company Ignores One-Time Mistakes
Shilpi Paul | May 7th 2013
One credit score generator has tweaked their formula to place less emphasis on one-time mistakes. VantageScore Solutions is now ignoring collection ac... read»
10 Percent Down and No PMI -- BB&T's 80/10/10 Loan
UrbanTurf Sponsor | April 23rd 2013
BB&T’s 80/10/10 loan is one of the best financing options for homeowners who only have 10 percent to put toward a down payment, are looking to b... read»
UT Reader Asks: Does It Make Financial Sense To Pay Down My Mortgage Faster?
Shilpi Paul | February 14th 2013
In this installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a DC homeowner with a growing cash flow inquires about the pros and cons of paying down his mortgage fas... read»
3.79: Yet Another Record Low
Shilpi Paul | May 17th 2012
For the third consecutive week, mortgage rates dropped to a new record low, with Freddie Mac reporting 3.79 percent with an average 0.7 point as the a... read»
From the Homestead Act to the Subprime Mortgage Crisis
Shilpi Paul | May 1st 2012
The Building Museum's new and extremely comprehensive House and Home exhibit has plenty of tasty offerings for UrbanTurf readers. On our trip there, w... read»
3.90: Mortgage Rates Rise Very Slightly
Shilpi Paul | April 19th 2012
After a brief jump above 4 percent last month, rates have held steady for the past few weeks. This morning, Freddie Mac reported 3.90 percent with an ... read»
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