Mortgages
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Mortgages, from most recent to least.
A Renter-Heavy Building Can Make Finding a Buyer Tough
Shilpi Paul | March 27th 2012
An UrbanTurf reader is worried about finding a buyer for his condo given the renter-heavy nature of his building. Is he out of luck? ... read»
A Mortgage Conundrum
UrbanTurf Staff | March 22nd 2012
A young couple in DC wants to buy a new condo while keeping their current unit to rent out. But that is proving to be easier said than done. ... read»
More Homeowners Making Their Mortgage Payments
Shilpi Paul | March 12th 2012
The New York Times reported over the weekend that mortgage delinquency rates are currently at 7.58 percent, about midway between rates in 2010 (10 per... read»
3.9: Mortgage Rates Settle Back Down
UrbanTurf Staff | March 1st 2012
For the past several weeks, mortgage rates have been flirting with going back above 4 percent, but have yet to do so. ... read»
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FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums to Increase on April 1
Shilpi Paul | February 29th 2012
FHA-backed loans will get a little bit pricier in about a month.... read»
Why Interest Rates Should Be 3.4%
UrbanTurf Staff | February 22nd 2012
This morning, The Wall Street Journal had an intriguing article as to why long-term mortgage rates should be even lower than their already-historic lo... read»
The 23-Year Mortgage?
Shilpi Paul | February 13th 2012
While most home buyers still opt for a 15 or 30-year mortgage, more are customizing mortgages to meet their individual timelines, The New York Times r... read»
3.87: Mortgage Rates Remain at Record Lows
Shilpi Paul | February 9th 2012
Mortgage rates remained at record lows this week, even in light of positive employment news, staying at 3.87 percent with an average 0.8 point.... read»
Freddie Mac Responds To Dubious Trade Allegations
Shilpi Paul | February 6th 2012
The higher-ups at Freddie Mac are responding to recent allegations of suspicious trading with puzzlement, NPR recently reported.... read»
Freddie Mac Betting Against Homeowners
Shilpi Paul | January 31st 2012
Freddie Mac has made headlines in recent months for a variety of reasons. However, on Monday, a report put the lending giant in a particularly bad lig... read»
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