by Alterna Mortgage | Sep 18, 2019 | Interest rates, Refinancing
On Tuesday morning, the NY Fed launched what’s called an “overnight repo operation,” during which the central bank attempts to ease pressure in markets by purchasing Treasuries and other securities. The goal is to pump money into the system to keep...
by Alterna Mortgage | Aug 27, 2019 | Interest rates, Refinancing
The last time there was a recession, I was in my late 20s. Not only did we have to pay more in rent, but I was paying more for consumer goods, student loans, groceries…basically everything. I found this article an interesting read. It seems that millennials are...
by Alterna Mortgage | May 11, 2019 | Interest rates, Mortgage Programs
The pre-crash borrowers from early 2000 to 2008 made purchases with good faith numbers that included the APR, closing fees, pre-paids, and and any points associated with the loan. However, most still felt they did not fully understand the fees and loan terms. This is...
by Alterna Mortgage | May 1, 2019 | Interest rates, Mortgage Programs
The folks over at the Washington Post put together a great article outlining the differences between loan programs from a decade ago and those offered today. The bottom line is this: new mortgage rules are likely to affect your next home purchase. Many of...
by scott | Feb 1, 2019 | Interest rates
This article is a great little piece that gives us perspective on the recent rate decline. http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/consumer_rates/897695.aspx
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