Ask Kate who determines HARP refinance rates: Hi Kate, We are considering a HARP refinance with our current lender. We were told that the finance rate

Here's a warm welcome for Dennis in Englewood, CO to the List of Mortgage Companies in Colorado, my free lender directory. Follow the link to his contact information where he also says, "Offering the best in loan services at modest rates."

Today's mortgage rate report from Super Kate at Get-Your-Best-Mortgage-Rate.com: Whew, after last week's spike in mortgage rates, this week's all time record lows for the 30, 15, and 5 year mortgages are a welcome relief! Here are the averages -

30 year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.87 percent, down (yes!) from last week's 3.98, and down from 4.81 percent this time last year.

15 year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.14 percent, down from last week's 3.24, and down from 4.08 percent this time last year.

5 year fixed - 25 year adjustable mortgage rates averaged 2.80 percent, down from last week's 2.85, and down from 3.69 percent this time last year.

1 year adjustable rate home mortgage averaged 2.76 percent, up slightly from 2.74 last week, but down from 3.26 percent this time last year.

Watch the Best Mortgage Rate Blog for next's week rate report from Super Kate.

Ask Kate about seller financed vs stated income mortgages: T. has been doing cash-in-hand work for 3 years. I doubt that traditional mortgage approval, a la vanilla, is cut out for him.

How about you? What happens when traditional programs aren't sufficient for financing your home loan? Don't give up on your dreams! Find your solution at When Traditional Mortgage Approval a la Vanilla Fails. While you're there, leave a comment, especially if you've been in a similar situation or someone who has.
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Celebrating 100 Day Anniversary of HARP II Making Home Affordable Sweeping Changes with Curtis and Darlene: 100 days have passed since Making Home Affordable (MHA) announced sweeping changes for homeowners struggling with unaffordable monthly house payments. See how this couple with 37 years in their home experienced success and prevented mortgage foreclosure after Curtis suffered a grand mal seizure and was laid off from his job.



Celebrating 100 Day Anniversary of HARP II Making Home Affordable Sweeping Changes

New Interactive Directory Map for List of Mortgage Companies: How cool! A new interactive map of the 50 United States! I just put it up on Get-Your-Best-Mortgage-Rate.com last night.

The directory at List of Mortgage Companies has been bringing together home buyers and homeowners with mortgage professionals for some time now. But this new map makes it easier than ever (and more fun) to network across the United States. You can see it at List of Mortgage Companies.

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Ned's story of Nitty-Gritty and the Watchdog - His bizarre underwater refinance of a 1st and 2nd mortgage: Ned's mortgage experience defines bizarre! It could happen to anyone. His 1st mortgage slipped backward into a 2nd mortgage and it's super-underwater.

His line of credit accidentally became his 1st mortgage and no one closed it when he paid it off in a refinance. He doesn't live in the house but he could. Or maybe he should walk away. For the rest of Ned's story, go to Bizarre Underwater Refinance of 1st and 2nd Mortgages. ***SOCIALIZEIT***

Meet Korene at my List of Mortgage Companies in Arizona: A mortgage pro from Scottsdale, AZ, she is now found in my free mortgage lender directory at Get-Your-Best-Mortgage-Rate.com. Korene offers financing for owner-occupied, investors, FHA, Reverse, USDA and VA guaranteed financing, conventional, high balance and jumbo loans as well as foreign nationals, tenant buyers, hard to place loans, and credit challenged.

Go to List of Mortgage Companies in Arizona to learn more about Korene. Please tell a friend!
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Ouch! Has the trend reversed? Best Mortgage Rates and Trends Summary for the week ending January 26, 2012: Up! Both the 30 and 15 year fixed! The 5 year fixed is up also. Oddly, the most stable is the 1 year ARM.

30 year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.98 percent, up from last week's 3.88, and down from 4.80 percent this time last year.

15 year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.24 percent, up from last week's 3.17, and down from 4.09 percent this time last year.

5 year fixed - 25 year adjustable mortgage rates averaged 2.85 percent, up from last week's 2.82 percent, and down from 3.70 percent this time last year.

1 year adjustable rate home mortgage averaged 2.74 percent, the same as last week, and down from 3.26 percent this time last year.

Super Kate is all over interest rate trends! You'll find the super hero's weekly report on mortgage rates at Best Mortgage Rate Blog!
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Introducing Jana, mortgage professional in Cleburne! You can find Jana in List of Mortgage Companies in Texas, my free Lender Directory introducing home buyers and homeowners to local mortgage professionals.

I like this quote from Jana's entry in my directory, "I understand life is hectic and moving a family can be a stressful experience. Allow me to give you the peace of mind families have trusted for years." Go to List of Mortgage Companies in Texas to contact Jana.
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Introducing Michael, mortgage professional in Westerville, newly added to the List of Mortgage Companies in Ohio. This is my free Lender Directory to introduce home buyers and homeowners to mortgage professionals.

Michael says, "We provide a relaxed, non-pressured experience throughout your loan process." Go to List of Mortgage Companies in Ohio for more about Michael. And please tell a friend about the directory!

Ask Kate about buying a bank foreclosure and PMI approval: Hi Kate, My fiance and I just recently put in an offer on a foreclosure house. It has been about

Introducing Michael from Chester, MD who is now found at List of Mortgage Companies in Maryland, my free Lender Directory. This will tell you a little about Michael - "You will feel my enthusiasm, knowledge and dedication to your transaction from our first conversation." Cool! I like it!

Go to List of Mortgage Companies in Maryland for more about Michael. And tell a friend about the directory!

Meet Greg who has been serving Albuquerque homeowners for 20 years at List of Mortgage Companies in New Mexico, my lender directory at Get-Your-Best-Mortgage-Rate.com. Tell a friend!

What is a Reverse Mortgage? Reverse mortgages are a source of income for Senior Homeowners. Instead of the traditional method of borrowing money and being obligated to monthly house payments, reverse mortgages are... simply put, reversed!

The order is reversed because the bank pays the homeowner! Here is a brief rundown, an introduction, to a source of income for Senior Homeowners at What is a Reverse Mortgage.
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Today's Best Mortgage Rates and Trends Summary: Announcing the 7th consecutive week below 4.00 percent for the 30 year fixed rate mortgage which averaged 3.88 percent, down from last week's 3.89, and down from 4.74 percent this time last year.

15 year fixed rate mortgage averaged 3.17 percent, up slightly from last week's 3.16, and down from 4.05 percent this time last year.

5 year fixed - 25 year adjustable mortgage rates averaged 2.82 percent, the same as last week, and down from 3.69 percent this time last year.

1 year adjustable rate home mortgage averaged 2.74 percent, down slightly from 2.76 last week, and down from 3.25 percent this time last year.

Super Kate is always on the hunt for interest rate trends! Discover the super hero's weekly report on mortgage rates here at the Best Mortgage Rate Blog!

Jane asks Kate about buying without first selling a current home: If you are sure there is no possible way for you to get a mortgage, it's time to start thinking outside the box. Take Jane's story for example. She wants to buy a house without first selling her existing home. Even though several big banks told her no, I'm glad Jane isn't giving up. And I'm super glad she wrote me.

If you've been turned down for mortgage approval or have a friend who can't get a home loan, I hope you'll read the 5 out-of-the-box ideas I passed onto Jane at How to Buy a House Without Selling Your Current Home.
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Ask Kate about buying without selling a current home: Kate, my husband and I moved to the USA three years ago and as a result have very little credit history.

Bb asks Kate for tips to successful cash-out mortgage refinancing: Kate, I've never refinanced before and am hoping to get some cash to remodel my parents' home. Is there any advice that you can offer to help me through the refinancing process?

Don't put your home and mortgage at risk when you refinance. Get Ask Kate's time-proven tips to Successful Cash-Out Mortgage Refinancing.

Watch this empowering video from Making Home Affordable Refinance Program and stop mortgage foreclosure: You will sleep better at night if you learn what to do to Stop Mortgage Foreclosure! Watch this how-to video and get a second chance as a homeowner. Learn what you need to do before you begin the Making Home Affordable Program.