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Mortgages

Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Mortgages, from most recent to least.

The Credit Score Obstacle

The Credit Score Obstacle

Shilpi Paul | April 4th 2012

Having a credit score of 730 is considered to be very good in most circles, but apparently not good enough to get a home loan. ... read»

A Renter-Heavy Building Can Make Finding a Buyer Tough

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

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

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

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»

FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums to Increase on April 1

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%

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?

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

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

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»

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