Mortgage mayhem: Lenders pull gov’t loans, refuse to lock, and raise credit score minimums
Falling mortgage rates might not help borrowers this time . Lenders are pulling loan programs, refusing to lock rates, and raising credit score minimums.
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Priscilla Presley sells Beverly Hills compound for $13 million
Priscilla Presley, an actress and former wife of Elvis Presley, just sold her Spanish-style retreat of 45 years for $13 million.
How to Calculate Square Feet, Even If Your Home Is a Hexagon
Learn how to calculate square feet easily, no matter the shape of your home or its rooms.
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Guide to Small Business Startup Loans
It takes money to make money and virtually any small business will require some startup capital to get up and running. While the personal savings of the founders is likely the most common source of startup funding, many startups also … Continue reading →
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Yellen wins confirmation to become first woman as Treasury chief
Janet Yellen was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the country’s 78th Treasury secretary and the first woman to hold the job, putting her in charge of overseeing an economy that continues to be hobbled by the coronavirus pandemic.
Mortgage and refinance rates today, January 20, 2021
Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates were unchanged yesterday, as expected. So they remain exceptionally low, though a bit above the record. There may be literal fireworks over […]
Mortgage Rates Down Only Slightly Despite Bond Market Rally
Posted To: Mortgage Rate Watch
What’s a bond market rally and why should mortgage rates care? There are all kinds of bonds. US Treasuries would be the quintessential example, but there are also bonds specific to the mortgage market. These are what groups of loans ultimately become in order to be traded on the open market (thus allowing lenders to make more loans with less risk and lower rates). As investors buy and sell bonds throughout the day, bond prices change. The higher the price, the lower the implied interest rate. Simply put, if bonds are rallying, rates should be falling shortly thereafter. The 10yr Treasury yield is typically an excellent barometer for mortgage rate movement. 10yr Treasuries and mortgage-backed bonds tend to correlate extremely well. As such, we might expect a more significant improvement in mortgage…(read more)
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TPG staffer mistake story: The rental car misstep that cost me big time
Today, I want to share one of my own rookie mistakes that ended up costing me when I rented a car. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. Renting a car is always a stressful proposition for me. Iâve lived in New York and San Francisco for most â¦
Top 10 Priority Pass Lounges in the United States
If you have a travel credit card that includes a Priority Pass lounge membership, you can put it to good use by planning your travel through airports that have someâ¦