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How Does HARP 2.5 Sound?
For the past couple years now, there has been a big push for a so-called HARP 3.0, which would essentially open the door to private-label refinances under the popular Making Home Affordable program. Since inception, only Fannie and Freddie mortgages have been eligible, despite private-label mortgages accounting for more of the carnage that led to [&hellip
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Stock Market Today: Groggy Start for Stocks, But an Energetic Ending
Investors, perhaps worried that the Fed’s punchbowl might be taken away, ignored a sharp decline in jobless claims early Thursday but eventually drove stocks to modest gains.
Higher Mortgage Rates May Exacerbate Already White-Hot Housing Market
Youâve seen the headlines â mortgage rates have jumped from recent all-time lows. And theyâre seemingly on an upward spiral that canât be stopped. Except, theyâve actually seen some improvement over the past few days, thanks in part to the recent stock market rout, coupled with an easing in the 10-year bond yield. Still, the [&hellip
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Why Target Date Funds Miss the Mark
Despite the popularity of target date funds, investors should dig deeper when choosing these easy-to-use retirement savings options.
New Study Blames Cash Out Refis for Mortgage Crisis
A new study from Fed researcher Steven Laufer puts a lot of the mortgage crisis blame on cash out refinancing, which swelled in popularity as home prices increased in the early 2000s. Of course, when home prices took a turn for the worse, many who extracted home equity paid the price by acquiring an underwater [&hellip
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What Can Real Estate Investor Association Clubs Teach You?
Real estate investor association clubs can be a great way to find amazing deals. The clubs offer numerous educational opportunities and networking opportunities as well. The groups can be free, or some have a membership fee. Like anything in life, you get what you put into it. If you are willing to go to meetups, … Read more
The 25 Best Stocks Since the COVID Bear Market Bottom
Top performers one year after the end of the COVID crash range from names that thrived during lockdowns to more speculative bets on a gradual return to pre-pandemic normal.