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Mortgage Rates Begin to Rise
Seeded on Mon Mar 26, 2012 10:28 AM EDT (http://www.HLSTX.com)
I guess rates are starting to go up - need to lock in my refinance request now!
Reduced Mortgage Insurance for FHA Refinances Coming April 9th | The Home Loan Specialist
Seeded on Fri Mar 9, 2012 3:36 PM EST (Houston Mortgage Blog)
Article discussing the recent announcement of changes to mortgage insurance on FHA loans
Obama Administration Announces Relief for Vets Affected by Mortgage Meltdown | My Texas VA Loans
Seeded on Thu Mar 8, 2012 3:10 PM EST ()
VA loans article regarding mortgage help being offered...
Payroll Tax Cut Deal Would Mean Higher Rates to Homebuyers and Homeowners Refinancing
Seeded on Mon Dec 19, 2011 3:04 PM EST (Houston Home Loan Specialists, Inc.)
Under a new bill passed by the Senate, Americans would see the payroll tax cut extended into next year, a tax cut paid for by home buyers and homeowners refinancing their mortgage through higher rates.
Finding Down Payment Funds for Houston-Area Homebuyers
Seeded on Wed Dec 14, 2011 2:15 PM EST (http://www.HLSTX.com)
Great article for anyone who feels like their limitation to buying a new home is finding money for a down payment.
Higher loan limits extended for FHA home loans in the Houston area | texasfhaloansonline
Seeded on Thu Dec 1, 2011 11:35 AM EST (Houston FHA Blog)
Article discussing the extension of the higher loan limits on FHA mortgage loans...
Finding a Mortgage Broker in Houston, The Woodlands, Conroe, Tomball and Spring
Seeded on Wed Nov 30, 2011 3:59 PM EST (Home Loan Specialists, Inc.)
Selecting a mortgage broker for refinancing your home or obtaining financing on a new home purchase can be a challenge. There are a number of criteria that are important to any consumer including service, pricing, and convenience.
Free Credit Rebuilding Workshop for Houston-Area Homebuyers
Seeded on Tue Oct 11, 2011 3:52 PM EDT (Home Loan Specialists, Inc.)
Houston-based Home Loan Specialists, Inc. and National Credit Federation are teaming up for this FREE consumer credit workshop to teach future homeowners how to improve their credit!
Is it Really Possible to Refinance Your Houston Mortgage without Closing Costs | The Home Loan Specialist
Seeded on Mon Oct 10, 2011 2:00 PM EDT (Home Loan Specialists, Inc.)
Great article discussing avenues for refinancing your home without having to take money to the table.
Home Loan Specialists Releases FREE iPhone/iPad Texas Mortgage App
Seeded on Wed Oct 5, 2011 3:16 PM EDT (Reuters Market Light, part of Thomson Reuters, wins prestigious World Business & Development Award)
Great news for Houston and Texas homebuyers with iPhones/iPads...this app does everything!
Why Buying a Houston Investment Property Makes More Sense Now Than Ever
Seeded on Tue Sep 20, 2011 3:15 PM EDT (Home Loan Specialists, Inc.)
In today’s unstable economic environment, many investors are struggling with decisions regarding their next move. This is a great article discussing why buying an investment property might be a wise decision.
Texas Seeing Lowest Mortgage Rates in Recent Memory
Wed Aug 10, 2011 3:25 PM EDT
Home Loan Specialists is currently posting the lowest par rates since the inception of our company in 2006.* Now is the time for all homeowners to consider refinancing their homes and any prospective buyers to begin the homebuying process. Click here for Texas Mortga …
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How the Stock Market Drop
Seeded on Tue Aug 9, 2011 12:40 PM EDT (Home Loan Specialists, Inc.)
Great article discussing the correlation between the stock market and mortgage home loan rates
Houston Homeowners are Feeling HOT, HOT, HOT! | The Home Loan Specialist
Seeded on Fri Aug 5, 2011 12:40 PM EDT (Home Loan Specialists, Inc.)
Great article for anyone feeling the heat this summer. How homeowners can keep their house cooler...
Avoiding a Second Disaster when Disaster Strikes Your Houston Home | The Home Loan Specialist
Seeded on Wed Aug 3, 2011 3:30 PM EDT (Home Loan Specialists, Inc.)
Natural disasters are an inevitable part of life, and we need to be as ready as we can. Take a few minutes to read this article and guarantee that you have the best coverage in case of an emergency.
Houston Real Estate and Mortgage Blog
Seeded on Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:19 PM EDT (Home Loan Specialists, Inc.)
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced new income limits for Fiscal Year 2011.
VA Home Loan Discounts Available for Disabled Texas Military Veterans | My Texas VA Loans
Seeded on Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:51 AM EDT (My Texas VA Loans)
Disabled military Veterans who currently reside in Texas or who listed Texas as their home of record at the time of entry into the military are eligible for significant home loan discounts through Home Loan Specialists’ Texas Veterans Loan program.
Realities and Myths of First Time Homebuyer Programs
Seeded on Mon May 2, 2011 11:13 AM EDT (Home Loan Specialists, Inc.)
As a Loan Officer who works with all of the major down payment assistance, bond, and first-time homebuyer programs in the Houston area, I speak with prospective home buyers every day who are searching for programs that will assist them financially with their home purchase.
Last Minute Tax Tips for Houston, Texas Area Homeowners
Tue Mar 22, 2011 12:46 PM EDT
If you haven’t yet pressed “Enter” to send your 2010 tax return to the IRS, it is probably a good idea to make sure that you have taken advantage of all the tax benefits available to Houston homeowners.
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Houston-Area Investor Mortgage Loans in Today's Tight Underwriting Environment
Mon Feb 28, 2011 3:15 PM EST
The Federal Housing Finance Agency is reporting that US home prices have fallen 14.9% since they reached their peak in April of 2007. Houston mortgage rates have increased less than 1% from their all-time lows during 2010.
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Effective Ways to Improve Houston Homebuyers Credit
Seeded on Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:02 PM EST ()
Many prospective Houston home buyers have never established a credit history. Consequently, when these consumers make the decision to purchase a home they find themselves very limited to borrowing from lenders who require alternative credit.
Houston FHA Loans are a Great Opportunity for Lower Down Payments
Seeded on Fri Feb 11, 2011 2:19 PM EST ()
Houston FHA loans offer homebuyers in the area the opportunity to purchase a home with a smaller down payment than conventional loans.
Fannie and Freddie Make More Work for Houston Mortgage Applicants
Mon Feb 7, 2011 4:24 PM EST
Yet again, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have created another hurdle to getting a Houston mortgage loan application processed efficiently.
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Cutting Your Houston Mortgage Payment- Part One
Seeded on Fri Jan 21, 2011 1:39 PM EST ()
If you have a Houston mortgage, you likely also have an escrow account to pay your property taxes and homeowner's insurance.
Government Mortgage Loan Limits to Remain Unchanged for 2011
Mon Jan 10, 2011 12:50 PM EST
The Federal Housing Finance Agency has announced that conforming loan limits in Texas will remain unchanged for 2011. This announcement affects conventional loans underwritten to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac standards, FHA loans, and VA home loan guarantees.
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