MLO Mentor: The adjustable-rate mortgage, Part II
MLO Mentor is an ongoing series covering compliance best practices for mortgage loan originators...
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by ft Editorial Staff | Aug 5, 2022 | Feature Articles, Loan Products, Mortgages, Real Estate, Your Practice | 0
MLO Mentor is an ongoing series covering compliance best practices for mortgage loan originators...
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | Aug 5, 2022 | Charts, Economics, Finance, Interest Rates, Market Watch, Real Estate | 22
Where are mortgage rates now? Check out our weekly interest rate update to track the latest market rates.
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MLO Mentor is an ongoing series covering compliance best practices for mortgage loan originators...
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Jun 13, 2022 | Economics, Finance, Market Watch, Mortgages, Real Estate, Recessions | 0
As interest rates have jumped, homebuyers in search of relief are embracing seductively low teaser rates.
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | Jan 24, 2022 | Feature Articles, Mortgages, Real Estate, Your Practice | 1
This article reviews the different types and features of adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs).
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Dec 6, 2021 | Economics, Finance, Loan Products, Real Estate | 0
As LIBOR’s demise quickly approaches, the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) is the backup rate of choice.
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | Jul 29, 2021 | Feature Articles, Finance, Real Estate, Tax | 0
The following excerpt is from the current edition of Tax Benefits of Ownership, which gives an...
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | Oct 13, 2020 | Feature Articles, Real Estate, Video | 0
Periodic adjustments to the interest rate under an adjustable rate mortgage (ARM).
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | Aug 6, 2020 | Charts, Loan Products, Real Estate | 0
Use these charts to compare the average ARM rate with the 30-year FRM rate.
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | May 18, 2020 | Charts, Interest Rates | 0
The average ARM rate has fallen back in 2020.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Dec 4, 2019 | Loan Products | 0
What will happen when the LIBOR expires in 2021?
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Jan 28, 2019 | Feature Articles, Interest Rates, Loan Products | 0
ARMs can be a dangerous choice for homebuyers with little investment experience. But rising FRM rates and the prospect of future rate movement make ARMs an attractive option in 2019.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Sep 17, 2018 | Loan Products | 1
Freddie Mac is consolidating two mortgage programs and broadening mortgage access.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Jul 30, 2018 | Interest Rates | 0
LIBOR’s replacement will be more reliable than the scandal-ridden LIBOR.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Dec 6, 2017 | Interest Rates, Loan Products | 0
The share of homebuyers using ARMs has increased at all price points in 2017.
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | Nov 10, 2017 | Charts, Economics, Interest Rates, Market Watch, Real Estate | 0
Where are mortgage rates now? Check out our weekly interest rate update to track the latest market rates.
Read Moreby Carrie B. Reyes | Oct 23, 2017 | Feature Articles, Interest Rates | 0
Interest rates on ARMs are edging higher. What will be the impact on the housing market?
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | Oct 2, 2017 | Charts, Market Watch, Monthly Statistical Update, Real Estate | 0
The Fed’s key interest rate rises; ARMs and FRMs inch higher; Refinances fall with higher interest rates
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | Jul 3, 2017 | Charts, Market Watch, Monthly Statistical Update | 0
Stocks heights will not endure; ARM rates are set to climb; FRM rates will lay low, for now
Read Moreby ft Editorial Staff | May 2, 2016 | Charts, Market Watch, Monthly Statistical Update | 0
How long will low FRM rates last?; Higher ARM rates are less attractive; PMI — more expensive, but shorter-lived than MIP
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