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Leslie Vanderwerf

A quick review for 2017

It's hard to believe that 2017 is here – but it's only days away!  There aren't too many changes for 2017 but here are some things to think about. Mortgage...
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HARP loans extended to Sept 2017

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been participating in a program that allows homeowners to refinance their home even if they are "under water" – meaning the appraised value is...
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More on mortgage rates………

Seems like all we are talking about lately are mortgage rates – and they are on the increase again. The Federal Reserve met this week and as expected raised interest...
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Loan limits increase for 2017

For the first time since the housing crisis, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has agreed to increase the maximum conforming loan limits for loans backed by Freddie Mac and Fannie...
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Where are mortgage rates heading?

Since the election, mortgage interest rates have risen about a half point – from around 3.625% to about 4.125% for conventional loans – all subject to your own individual situation....
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Mortgage rates since the election………

This has been quite a year for mortgage rates – both up and down!  Great Britain voted to leave the European Union, global markets were in turmoil and then the...
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VA loans

This has been an interesting week in politics and in honor of Veteran's Day, I decided to remind people that VA loans are a wonderful way to purchase a new...
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Fed leaves rates alone – this time

The Federal Reserve met this week and decided not to raise rates this time.  Their message after the meeting was that the economy continues to expand moderately and inflation is...
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