A fair number of first-time home purchases were brought forward because rates were so good, and a number of people also moved up in the market, when they were able to get a bigger mortgage at a lower rate. When rates move up, you won't get those first-time sales or the move-up factor. Is that offset by the benefits of economic expansion? In our view, not quite. |
All the leading indicators we look at tell us we are going to have a strong retail season and that is certainly what we are planning for. |
Anecdotally we're hearing that lenders' pipelines (pending mortgages) are down 50 percent from their peaks, ... There is no question companies are seeing the pressures of competition. |
Anecdotally we're hearing that lenders' pipelines (pending mortgages) are down 50 percent from their peaks. There is no question companies are seeing the pressures of competition. |
Companies are losing money to keep market share. The consumer is being subsidized because the competition is so fierce. For the short run, the consumer is getting a better deal. |
For the typical American, it's the best and most generous tax break in the entire tax code. |
I am disappointed, but not surprised, that the Bush Administration would deny hard working people access to cheaper prescription medications, |
I am not aware that it has occurred before, |
I am not aware that it has occurred before. At the end of the day, everyone hopes all the borrowers will be able to return to a home and meet their mortgage payments on time and be re-established in their housing. |
I support the process and will await the ultimate resolution by the Maryland Court of Appeals. Right now, we need to focus our attention on passing a strong medical-decision making bill, and oppose Governor Ehrlich's efforts to weaken these protections. |
I would question any fee. Let them know you're comparison shopping among several lenders. |
If you have any information at all that you think might be helpful, please call 240-777-2600, ... We're also offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and indictment of whoever is responsible for this. |
In our industry, the fuel surcharge is designed to manage normal supply-and-demand market forces of fuel, not temporary spikes caused by disasters. |
It comes down to what people are doing with their home equity. |
Jobs growth has not been strong enough for the Fed to begin raising short term interest rates at any time soon. |