Refinancing
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Refinancing, from most recent to least.
84 Percent Who Refinanced Reduced Mortgage Debt
UrbanTurf Staff | February 5th 2013
A report out Monday from Freddie Mac revealed that 84 percent of homeowners who refinanced in the fourth quarter of 2012 either "maintained about the ... read»
How to Know When It's Time To Refinance
Shilpi Paul | October 17th 2012
With interest rates dipping to historic lows, many homeowners are likely thinking about refinancing. But how do you know when it is time to do take th... read»
Low Rates Lead To Highest Level of Refinancing Since 2009
Shilpi Paul | August 1st 2012
A survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association revealed that refinance mortgage applications have reached their highest level in three years.... read»
Revamped HARP Actually Helping Homeowners
Shilpi Paul | June 25th 2012
According to The New York Times, the Obama administration's revamped version of the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) appears to be working: al... read»
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How Do You Find the Best Refi Deal?
Shilpi Paul | April 23rd 2012
One of our readers asked us to the find answer to this short, but complex question: How do you find the best refinancing deal?... read»
Obama Reduces Refinance Fees For FHA Loans
UrbanTurf Staff | March 6th 2012
In an effort to allow more homeowners to refinance, the Obama administration announced on Tuesday that it would be lowering refinancing fees on FHA lo... read»
The Need-To-Know Aspects of President Obama's Refi Plan
UrbanTurf Staff | February 1st 2012
Earlier today, President Obama officially announced his administration's new refinancing plan. UrbanTurf picked out the aspects of the plan that we de... read»
Housing Briefly Touched On During State of the Union
Shilpi Paul | January 25th 2012
While housing was not front and center in last night's State of the Union address, President Obama did touch upon a couple initiatives and potential b... read»
Rule of Thumb: When Is It Time to Refinance?
UrbanTurf Staff | June 13th 2011
As long-term interest rates continue to drop, home owners with higher rates are seizing the opportunity to refinance their home. But when does a homeo... read»
UrbanTurf Reader Asks: When Does it Make Sense to Refinance?
UrbanTurf Staff | September 10th 2010
In this week's installment of UrbanTurf Reader Asks, a reader who is considering refinancing wonders what the margin of difference should be between a... read»
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