Mortgage rates fall below the 5 percent mark

Thursday, March 17th, 2011

Mortgages rates have dipped below 5 percent again, four weeks before a government program that is helping keep rates low is scheduled to run out.

Only Congress Can Spark `Nuclear’ Mortgage Refinancing Wave, JPMorgan Says

Monday, March 14th, 2011

Investors should continue buying mortgage bonds tied to U.S. home loans because they are unlikely to suffer a wave of refinancings that would cut yields, according to JPMorgan Chase & Co.

BofA suit highlights MBS repurchase hurdles

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

Bank of America Corp (BAC.N) said a judge had dismissed a lawsuit by investors who claimed the bank failed to disclose necessary information about $352 billion of  mortgage securities.

8 Tips for Finding Your New Home

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

A solid game plan can help you narrow your homebuying search to find the best home for you. House hunting is just like any other shopping expedition. If you identify exactly what you want and do some research, you’ll zoom in on the home you want at the best price. These eight tips will guide [...]