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Bill Clinton, Boehner and Some Other Rich White Guys Had a “Summit” and Agreed … – Huffington Post (blog)

May 17, 2012 – 9:44 am

Bill Clinton, Boehner and Some Other Rich White Guys Had a "Summit" and Agreed …Huffington Post (blog)… while promising to raise taxes a little elsewhere (mostly by eliminating deductions that help the struggling middle class, like the mortgage interest deduction, and removing the employer health insurance deduction that provides millions of working …and more » Mortgage [...]

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Speak up on mortgage points and fees – Washington Post

May 15, 2012 – 1:56 am

Speak up on mortgage points and feesWashington PostHere's some of what the bureau is considering: • A rule that makes sure consumers who pay upfront discount points at least get a certain minimum reduction of the interest rate in return. Often a borrower will pay a discount point, which is a fee …and more » Mortgage [...]

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Health Policy Dogs That Won’t Hunt — Even in Texas and Georgia – Huffington Post

May 14, 2012 – 3:15 am

Health Policy Dogs That Won't Hunt — Even in Texas and GeorgiaHuffington PostLet's start with those health saving accounts (HSAs), which folks can establish if they enroll in a high-deductible health plan. With backing from the Bush administration and the insurance industry, Congress passed legislation in 2003 to encourage …and more » Mortgage Insurance Premium Deduction [...]

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Mortgage rates hold near record lows for second straight week – Washington Post (blog)

April 29, 2012 – 9:51 am

International Business Times Mortgage rates hold near record lows for second straight weekWashington Post (blog)By JD Harrison Mortgage rates held virtually steady for the second consecutive week, with fixed-rate averages hovering just above their respective record lows, according to data released Thursday by Freddie Mac. Fixed-rate mortgages nearly matched …Mortgage Rates for 30-Year Loans Fall [...]

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Housing slump cuts mortgage tax break for many Americans – Charleston Post Courier

April 22, 2012 – 1:17 pm

Bloomberg Housing slump cuts mortgage tax break for many AmericansCharleston Post CourierThat trend continued in 2010, the IRS said in a report last month, as preliminary data showed that lower interest rates, home ownership and home prices curbed use of the tax deduction by 7.2 percent. “People are walking away and losing their homes and [...]

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When Uncle Sam plays banker – Washington Post

April 16, 2012 – 5:21 pm

Live Insurance News When Uncle Sam plays bankerWashington PostUnder fair-value accounting, the student loan program's projected 9 percent profit for 2010 to 2020 would be a 12 percent loss, according to a 2010 CBO study. Last month, the CBO estimated that FHA single-family mortgage insurance will cost $ 3.5 …2012 FHA Mortgage Insurance Premium ChangesOurBroker.comFHA [...]

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Put Your Tax Refund to Work – Huffington Post

April 13, 2012 – 7:32 am

Put Your Tax Refund to WorkHuffington PostAlso, use this calculator to see how paying slightly more each month toward your mortgage principal can save you thousands of dollars in interest over the life of the loan. And finally, if you regularly receive large tax refunds, you're probably having … Mortgage Calculator With Taxes And Insurance [...]

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HSH Mortgage Calculator Shows When You’ll Break Even On Your Mortgage – Huffington Post

April 11, 2012 – 9:22 pm

HSH Mortgage Calculator Shows When You'll Break Even On Your MortgageHuffington PostAfter you input the basic information about your loan — how much you owe, the interest rate, the current value of your home — you can experiment with various scenarios: Would your situation improve more quickly if you made extra mortgage payments?and more » Mortgage [...]

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Homeowners Stuck With High Interest Rates Even After Government Refinancing … – Huffington Post

April 7, 2012 – 5:33 am

Homeowners Stuck With High Interest Rates Even After Government Refinancing …Huffington PostGuy Cecala, who runs the publication Inside Mortgage Finance, said that there is "virtually no competition" for the big banks. "It's normal business practice for mortgage lenders — when you can, you charge a higher interest rate.and more » Mortgage Interest Rates – Google News

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Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Post Mixed Results – MarketWatch (press release)

April 5, 2012 – 5:16 pm

Bankrate: Mortgage Rates Post Mixed ResultsMarketWatch (press release)NEW YORK, April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Mortgage rates moved slightly this week, with the average rate on the benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage rate ticking higher to 4.25 percent, according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey.and more » 30 Year Mortgage Rates Forecast – Google News

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