Gary Pierpont Blog

There’s a new program available that allows borrowers to student loans for mortgage debt. It may not be the best option for many, because with the home as collateral, the bank could foreclose for nonpayment. More, here.

 

Average rates on 15-year and 30-year fixed mortgages were down today. 5/1 ARMs, the most popular of the variable rate mortgage options, were also lower. More, here.

 

Sean Williams, writing for The Motley Fool, shares some ideas—10 to be exact—for getting a better mortgage rate. More, here.

 

Bankrate reports that mortgage rates have increased to their highest level since the June Brexit vote. More, here.

 

MoneyTalks put together some ideas that may help you save on mortgage costs. More, here.

 

There hasn’t been any urgency to refinance this year, as mortgage rates have been consistently low. But, now that rates are in flux, and there may be a substantial increase over the coming months, Nasdaq.com has some good information to take into consideration regarding refinancing. More, here.

MarketWatch examines 3 primary reasons why your mortgage costs may go up before you close. More, here.

 

CBS News’ Money Watch has assembled a list of the top—and bottom—5 real estate markets in the U.S. More, here.

Bankrate reports a reduction in mortgage rates today. The changes of late have been minor, and rates remain historically low. More, here.

 

Jack M. Guttentag, writing for The Huffington Post, offers a fairly in-depth assessment on just when you should care about APR (annual percentage rate). More, here.