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FHA Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium UFMIP increase to 2.25%

March 16, 2010 Featured
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FHA financing to increase the upfront mortgage insurance premium from 1.75% to 2.25% starting April 5, 2010. Monthly mortgage insurance remains as is for now.

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Seattle Home Mortgage Rates March 15, 2010

March 15, 2010 Today's News

Seattle home mortgage rates remain close to historical lows! Do you have an investment property and would like to refinance? Ask about our special!

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Seattle Home Mortgage Rates March 8, 2010

March 8, 2010 Today's News

Seattle Mortgage Rates are up slightly from the previous week. The positive economic news kicked started the stock market, taking away from mortgage bonds last week.

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Seattle Home Mortgage Rates March 1, 2010

March 1, 2010 Today's News

Mortgage rates have improved slightly from last week. Heavy economic news is released this week such as “personal income & spending, pending home sales, jobs report, and unemployment.” Pay close attention if you need to secure a rate!

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FHA Streamline 203K Home Loan

February 24, 2010 Featured

FHA Streamline 203K home loan is becoming popular in today’s real estate market. Up to $35,000 in upgrades can be used for exterior and interior updates!

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Seattle Home Mortgage Rates February 22, 2010

February 22, 2010 Today's News

With the Feds purchase program ending in March, the Fed may start to sell their MBS. Turning into a seller is a huge sign of mortgage rates worsening. Act now!

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Seattle Home Mortgage Rates February 8, 2010

February 8, 2010 Today's News

Seattle Mortgage Rates are opening lower today. Watch for market reactions towards the $81B in Treasury Auctions Tuesday – Thursday.

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Taylor Bean & Whitaker – Cenlar

February 4, 2010 Today's News

Homeowners previously with TB&W and now with Cenlar have options for refinancing!

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Seattle Home Mortgage Rates February 1, 2010

February 1, 2010 Today's News

Mortgage Rates remain the same after a volatile week. The Feds announced no extension to the purchase program which will lead to increased mortgage rates!

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President Obama State of the Union Address 2010, Video Replay and Transcript

January 27, 2010 Today's News

The stance President Obama takes on the financial markets and banks could have significant impact on home owners and interest rates. Stay tuned.

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