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• Borrowers benefit as Fed lowers rates
  Zero bank interest rate could make home loans more affordable.
• Mortgage rates near record lows
  Low mortgage rates entice home buyers and spur refinancing.
• Rates drop on government bailout news
  Announcement leads to huge one-day decline in mortgage rates.
• New program streamlines mortgage modifications
  New mortgage modification program offers a faster, simpler way for homeowners to get more affordable mortgage payments.
• Avoiding negative equity
  Home buyers can position themselves to avoid being underwater on their mortgage.
• Government offers Hope for Homeowners
  New loan program allows homeowners to refinance mortgages.
• Fed slashes interest rates
  Half-point fed rate cut could benefit home-loan borrowers.
• Rescue plan may help borrowers
  Tax breaks and other measures aim to stabilize U.S. financial markets.
• Surprise rate cut: Fed cuts key rate to 1.5 percent
  The Federal Reserve slashed the federal funds rate in coordination with five central banks. How will you be affected?
• 5 ways to protect your finances
  Uncertainty about today’s economy calls for calm and caution.
• U.S. government may buy mortgages
  Proposed bailout plan intended to protect economy.
• Fed funds rate unchanged
  Federal Reserve holds key interest rate steady.
• Mortgage Rates Drop
  Government action on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac results in lower mortgage rates.
• First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
  Buying your first home? You may be eligible for a $7,500 tax credit.
• FICO scores and home loans
  You may qualify for an FHA loan, even if your FICO score falls short.
• Fed holds interest rate steady
  Decision tries to balance growth, price increases.
• Better credit can save cash
  Improving your credit - and paying your bills on time - can save you money.
• Housing bill to aid homeowners, home buyers
  Congress to send Housing Recovery Act to President.
• Rate locks when rates are rising
  A lock can hold your interest rate for you even if interest rates rise.
• Rising rates may make ARMs riskier
  Refinancing could protect you from higher monthly mortgage payments.
• Fed holds interest rates steady
  The Federal Reserve's decision to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 2 percent may be good news.
• Is now a good time to buy a home?
  Weigh the pros and cons of buying a home now or waiting and hoping that prices will fall further.
• FHASecure program expanded
  The FHASecure program allows borrowers to use an FHA loan to refinance a subprime ARM.
• Fed may raise interest rates
  Some financial analysts believe the Fed may raise rates before the year is over.
• Maintenance that makes $ense
  Ongoing maintenance can help protect your investment in your home.
• Survey finds tougher loan requirements
  Most banks have tightened their credit standards this year.
• Rates dip on big mortgages
  Lower interest rates on "jumbo mortgages" may make larger loans more affordable.
• Real estate: A good time to buy?
  Falling home prices and low interest rates may mean it's a good time to buy.
• Improve your financial fitness
  Being informed about money can reduce stress and help you live a healthier and happier life.
• Fed cuts key interest rate
  The Federal Reserve trimmed a key bank interest rate by one-quarter of a percentage point from 2.25 percent to just 2 percent.
• Making sense of house prices
  Do headlines about home prices have you confused? Here's why it's important to understand what home value facts and figures really mean.
• New form could help mortgage shoppers
  A new federal plan could revamp how lenders disclose home-loan terms and costs.
• ARMs less popular, Freddie Mac reports
  Low 30-year fixed interest rates make adjustable-rate mortgages less attractive.
• Housing prices fall, sales rise
  A look at national home sales trends.
• Borrowers flock to FHA loans
  FHA loans typically have easier qualification requirements than non-governmental loans and require only a small down payment or very little equity.
• Can the Fed rate cut benefit borrowers?
  The Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate Tuesday, March 18.
• How to avoid being upside down
  Here are things to consider if you're concerned about owing more on your mortgage than your home is worth.
• Interest rate ups and downs
  Keep an eye on interest rates if you're looking to borrow money or have an ARM.
• New FICO score formula
  FICO 08 may provide a more accurate representation of a person’s credit history.
• Documents are new reality for borrowers
  By Marcie Geffner- LendingTree.com
• Interest rates may drop on jumbo mortgages
  By Marcie Geffner - LendingTree.com
• 6 tips to refinance your mortgage faster
  By Marcie Geffner - LendingTree.com
• 6 ways the fed rate cut could affect you
  Here's how to interpret the Fed's action and how interest rates might be affected.
• What the Fed Rate Cut Means to Borrowers
  Straight talk from C.D. Davies, LendingTree CEO
• News Alert: Fed cuts rates by .75 percent at unscheduled meeting
  By Nicole Hall - LendingTree.com
• News Alert: Fed cuts key rate by .25% at Dec 11 meeting
  By Nicole Hall - LendingTree.com
• New mortgage rules to protect borrowers
  By Brenda Spiering - LendingTree.com
• New law seeks to lower college borrowing costs
  Federal aid is increasing, but so are the costs of a four-year education.
• Bush announces foreclosure relief for some American borrowers
  A new subprime mortgage plan, including a rate freeze option, may help some struggling homeowners avoid foreclosure.
• Long-term mortgage rates hit two-year low
  By Brenda Spiering - LendingTree.com
• Rates drop on jumbo loans
  By Brenda Spiering - LendingTree.com
• Will the Fed rate cut bring welcome relief?
  By Brenda Spiering - LendingTree.com
• News Alert: Fed cuts key rate by .25% at Oct 31 meeting
  By Nicole Hall - LendingTree.com
• How to benefit from today's housing market
  By Brenda Spiering - LendingTree.com
• How the subprime mortgage shakeout affects you
  Keep your credit in tip-top shape and be prepared to make a bigger mortgage down payment to minimize the impact.
• Welcome to the new Smart Borrower Center
  
• Q&A about today's mortgage market
  Helpful information and advice for borrowers looking for a home loan.
• 5 steps for smart borrowing in today's market
  Confused about getting a loan in today's chaotic mortgage market? Here's help.
• A bumpy road for the mortgage market
  The subprime shakeout means some changes for homeowners and those looking to buy a home, especially if you have poor credit.
• Housing market: Riskiest regions
  In most markets, you can no longer buy a home and bank on its value appreciating in the short-term.
• Freddie Mac announces tougher underwriting rules
  by Brenda Spiering - LendingTree.com
• Spike in number of homeowners with resetting ARMs
  By Brenda Spiering - LendingTree.com
• Baby boomers push second-home market
  By Brenda Spiering - LendingTree.com
• The real estate market: What's hot and what's not
  by Brenda Spiering - LendingTree.com
• Mortgage forms confuse borrowers
  By Brenda Spiering - LendingTree.com
• Lenders offer mortgage rebates and rate discounts
  by Brenda Spiering - LendingTree.com
• New polls show decline in monster homes
  By Brenda Spiering - LendingTree.com
• Time to refinance your mortgage?
  by Brenda Spiering - LendingTree.com
• New survey shows Americans' relationship with debt
  By Brenda Spiering - LendingTree.com
• How to weather a housing market downturn
  Be prepared for a housing market downturn. Follow our tips to ensure you are protected in the event of a real estate decline.
• Lending standards changing to protect borrowers
  Freddie Mac has announced it will stop buying home loans that carry a high risk of payment shock.
• Low-payment mortgages harder to get
  New federal guidelines may make riskier, low-payment mortgages more difficult to obtain.
• Larger mortgages for lower rates
  Homeowners can now get bigger mortgages for less interest due to a recent rise in the conforming limit.

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