Archives for January 2015

President Obama to announce drop in FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums

2013-08-06_0653Tomorrow President Obama is expected to announce a reduction in the mortgage insurance premiums for new FHA mortgage loans.

From Bloomberg News:

As part of an effort to expand homeownership among entry-level buyers, President Barack Obama will announce a cut in Federal Housing Administration mortgage-insurance premiums during a speech in Phoenix tomorrow, according to three people with direct knowledge of his plans.

The annual fees the agency charges to guarantee mortgages will be cut by 0.5 percentage points, said two of the people, who asked not to be identified because the White House hasn’t yet made the announcement.

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Refinancing can help meet your 2015 Financial Goals

moneyclockmortgageporterToday’s lower mortgage rates can help home owners with their New Year resolutions. The obvious first benefit of refinancing is often the reduced mortgage payment (or reduced mortgage term). There are simple steps you can take after closing your refi that can make a significant financial impact on your life.

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What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: January 5, 2015 [Mortgage Rate Post: rates trending lower]

Seattle_fireworksHappy 2015! Mortgage rates are kicking off the new year trending lower with more troubles from the Euro-zone. This week is packed with economic indicators which may impact the direction of mortgage interest rates. If one of your New Year resolutions is to save money, now is a great time to look at refinancing to reduce your monthly mortgage payment and create more cash flow to pay off debts or help fund your retirement. Click here if your home is in Washington state and you would like me to help review your current scenario.

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