Minnesota Mortgage Blog | Mortgage and Real Estate News

May 2009

First-Time Homebuyer's Purchase Home with Only $1,000 at Closing and Get $8000 Refund!

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 25th, 2009 12:59 PM

Summer Savings Ideas!

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 25th, 2009 12:56 PM

Favorable Affordability Creates Pending Home Sales Increase

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 21st, 2009 6:35 PM

Today's Builder Confidence!

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 18th, 2009 6:31 PM

Good Intentions Can Hurt!

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 16th, 2009 2:32 PM

Know Your Budget!

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 16th, 2009 2:31 PM

2010 Obama Administration Budget Seeks FHA Funding Boost

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 16th, 2009 2:30 PM

HUD Preparing to Release $8000 First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit As A Down Payment

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 13th, 2009 4:00 PM

Home Sales In Minneapolis Are Growing

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 13th, 2009 4:00 PM

Rehab FHA 203k Fixer-Upper Resurgence

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 13th, 2009 4:00 PM

November 2011

Gobble Up Good and Bad News! Mortgage Market News Update 11/21/11

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 21st, 2011 9:35 AM

15 Year Fixed Rate Loans

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 18th, 2011 10:41 AM

Creative Mortgage Loan Financing!

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 17th, 2011 3:32 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 11/17/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 17th, 2011 12:21 PM

National Homebuilders Confidence Index Rises!

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 17th, 2011 12:19 PM

Holiday Shortened Week Filled with News! Mortgage Market News 11/14/11

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 14th, 2011 9:49 AM

Rate Lock Duration!

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 12th, 2011 9:09 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 11/10/11

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 10th, 2011 12:24 PM

Fall Back on These Job Gains! Mortgage Market Update 11/7/11

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 7th, 2011 10:13 AM

The Scoop on Inflation!

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 6th, 2011 11:02 AM

Rate versus Price Reduction!

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 5th, 2011 11:01 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results Update Nov. 3, 2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 3rd, 2011 9:22 AM

New Residential Construction in the Twin Cities Stable!

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 3rd, 2011 9:21 AM

Business Activity in Minneapolis District Stronger!

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 2nd, 2011 6:42 AM

October 2011

A Treat Out of Europe! Mortgage Market Update

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 31st, 2011 10:30 AM

Need a Smaller Down Payment?

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 28th, 2011 12:22 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results Oct. 27, 2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 26th, 2011 10:00 AM

Inflation Heats Up! Mortgage Market Update

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 24th, 2011 10:04 AM

Practical Financial Newsletter (4Q)

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 22nd, 2011 9:08 AM

A New Way to Improve Your Credit

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 21st, 2011 11:41 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results!

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 20th, 2011 2:51 PM

Retail Sales Surprises! Mortgage Market Guide

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 17th, 2011 10:48 AM

Pre-approved Home Buyers: Disaster-Proof Your Deal!

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 14th, 2011 9:54 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 10/13/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 13th, 2011 9:10 AM

Better Than Bad Jobs Report! Mortgage Market Update

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 10th, 2011 10:15 AM

Why Pay Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)?

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 7th, 2011 11:50 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 10/6/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 6th, 2011 10:22 AM

Pessimism to Optimism and Back Again!

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 3rd, 2011 9:41 AM

September 2011

Shopping for a Mortgage!

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 30th, 2011 11:21 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 9/29/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 29th, 2011 12:25 PM

Fed Announces a Twist! Mortgage Market Guide*

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 26th, 2011 10:43 AM

Interest Rates Change Daily!

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 23rd, 2011 3:42 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 9/22/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 22nd, 2011 12:52 PM

Existing Home Sales Up From Last Year!

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 21st, 2011 12:56 PM

Inflation Heats Up! MMG Update

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 19th, 2011 10:12 AM

Marriage and Mortgages FAQs

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 16th, 2011 3:58 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 9/15/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 15th, 2011 9:27 AM

Markets are Looking Closely for any Indication where US Economy is Headed

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 12th, 2011 12:20 PM

MMG Weekly: Obama Spoke but Will Action Follow?

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 9th, 2011 6:36 PM

First-Time Home Buyers FAQs

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 9th, 2011 1:31 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 9/8/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 8th, 2011 9:31 AM

Mortgage Market Guide

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 4th, 2011 12:14 PM

Is a Refinancing Initiative On Its Way?

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 2nd, 2011 3:09 PM

FHA Loans Facilitate Home Ownership!

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 2nd, 2011 11:06 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 9/1/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 1st, 2011 6:41 PM

U.S. National Home Price Index increased by 3.6% in the second quarter of 2011.

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 1st, 2011 12:40 PM

August 2011

Consumer Spending Up 0.8% in July!

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 30th, 2011 2:05 PM

Waiting on the Fed!

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 29th, 2011 10:55 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 8/25/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 25th, 2011 9:54 AM

It Has Been a Wild Ride! Volatility Rules the Markets

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 22nd, 2011 10:28 AM

What's Your Rate?

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 20th, 2011 8:36 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 8/18/11

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 18th, 2011 9:41 AM

Home Ownership Less Expensive than Renting!

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 18th, 2011 9:39 AM

Volatility Rules the Markets!

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 15th, 2011 9:44 AM

Fixer-Upper Streamlined Loan Helping Homebuyer’s and Foreclosures!

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 13th, 2011 3:45 PM

Why Refinance?

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 12th, 2011 1:49 PM

Standard & Poor's Downgrades U.S. Credit Rating, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac!

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 12th, 2011 10:17 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rates 8/11/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 11th, 2011 11:17 AM

Minnesota Down-Payment Assistance Programs: Helping Homebuyers Purchase Homes

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 9th, 2011 3:51 PM

Debt Ceiling, Downgrades, the Dow... Oh My

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 8th, 2011 11:12 AM

Fixed Rate Loans!

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 5th, 2011 10:57 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 8/5/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 4th, 2011 2:07 PM

Deal or No Deal? Debt Ceiling Debate Continues!

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 1st, 2011 10:47 AM

July 2011

Beige Book Economic Results 7/27/11

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 29th, 2011 10:16 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 7/28/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 28th, 2011 9:12 AM

Special Fannie Mae HomePath Buyer Incentive Offer 2

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 27th, 2011 10:50 AM

The Impact of a Government Shutdown on Mortgages

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 26th, 2011 9:15 AM

What Happens In Washington Doesn't Stay in Washington!

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 25th, 2011 11:22 AM

Practical Financial Newsletter (3rd Quarter 2011)

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 23rd, 2011 11:54 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 7/21/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 21st, 2011 11:01 AM

Mortgage Purchase and Refinance Applications Hike Up!

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 21st, 2011 11:00 AM

New Construction Positive Current Sales Position!

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 20th, 2011 11:34 AM

Jumbo Mortgages are Bargains Today!

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 19th, 2011 2:49 PM

Talk is Cheap! MMG Weekly Update

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 18th, 2011 10:15 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 7/14/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 14th, 2011 10:38 AM

Jobs Report Surprises!

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 11th, 2011 9:20 AM

What Are Points and When Should You Pay Them?

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 9th, 2011 10:24 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rates Results 7/7/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 8th, 2011 11:46 AM

Rents Going Up Vacancies Dropping!

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 8th, 2011 11:44 AM

Independence Day Holiday – American Then and Now!

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 4th, 2011 8:59 AM

June 2011

Weekly Mortgage Rates Results 6/30/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 30th, 2011 11:35 AM

S & P Case-Shiller Home Price Index News Release June 28 2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 29th, 2011 2:23 PM

Homes and Money Newsletter (2nd Quarter 2011)

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 28th, 2011 3:19 PM

Mixed News Benefits Home Loan Rates!

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 27th, 2011 11:37 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 6/23/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 23rd, 2011 10:27 AM

U.S. House Prices Rise 0.8 Percent

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 23rd, 2011 10:26 AM

It's All Greek to Me!

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 20th, 2011 2:36 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 6/16/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 17th, 2011 7:19 AM

Big Ben Sounds Again!

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 13th, 2011 9:58 AM

Beige Book Economic Report is Ready!

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 10th, 2011 10:27 AM

Choosing a Mortgage Refinancing Program!

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 10th, 2011 8:57 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 6/9/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 9th, 2011 12:49 PM

The Next Few Months May be the Best Time to Buy!

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 8th, 2011 10:30 AM

Recovery Slows, Housing Opportunity Grows!

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 6th, 2011 9:10 AM

Consumers Still Feel Homeownership a Good Investment!

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 4th, 2011 8:07 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 6/2/11

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 2nd, 2011 1:32 PM

U.S. National Home Price Index Report 1Q Decline by 4.2%!

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 2nd, 2011 8:20 AM

May 2011

Have you been turned down for a loan mod due to a failed NPV?

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 27th, 2011 1:17 PM

Nationwide Housing Affordability Q1 Increase!

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 26th, 2011 12:55 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 5/26/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 26th, 2011 12:40 PM

Monday Mortgage Market Update! Economy Slows, Home Loan Rates Hold

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 23rd, 2011 11:02 AM

Good News for Investors!

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 20th, 2011 10:50 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 5 19 2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 19th, 2011 12:52 PM

Go Green Mortgage Options and Guidelines!

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 19th, 2011 12:47 PM

Want to Know More about FHA?

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 17th, 2011 7:20 AM

Monday Mortgage Market Update! Half Empty... or Half Full?

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 16th, 2011 10:33 AM

Homebuyers and Homeowners! Five ways to make the loan process go faster

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 14th, 2011 9:37 AM

National Existing Home Sales Q1 2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 12th, 2011 10:09 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 5/12/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 12th, 2011 10:05 AM

Monday Mortgage Market Update! Unique Window for Home Loan Rates

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 9th, 2011 10:30 AM

Homes & Money Newsletter (1st Quarter 2011)

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 6th, 2011 12:31 PM

Did the Federal Reserve just destroy the First Time Homebuyer loan?

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 5th, 2011 4:36 PM

National Association of Home Builders!

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 5th, 2011 1:37 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 5/5/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 5th, 2011 10:53 AM

Gift as a Down-Payment!

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 4th, 2011 11:47 AM

Monday Mortgage Market Update! Big Ben's Historic Chime

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 2nd, 2011 10:17 AM

April 2011

Rental Squeeze!

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 28th, 2011 1:42 PM

Home Prices

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 28th, 2011 11:40 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 4/28/11

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 28th, 2011 11:25 AM

Federal Housing Finance Agency Mortgage Interest Rate Report

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 27th, 2011 1:27 PM

New Residential Housing Sales for March 2011!

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 26th, 2011 2:51 PM

Unstable Rating May Impact Home Loan Rates

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 25th, 2011 12:36 PM

Federal Beige Book for April 2011! For Minneapolis

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 22nd, 2011 11:16 AM

Buydown Options!

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 22nd, 2011 11:14 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results April 21, 2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 21st, 2011 11:04 AM

Housing Starts Gain 7.2% in March!

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 19th, 2011 12:59 PM

Hot and Cold News Impacts Bonds and Rates

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 18th, 2011 12:28 PM

Things to Avoid When Buying a Home

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 17th, 2011 12:10 PM

Practical Financial Tips to Enhance Your Financial Freedom!

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 15th, 2011 12:43 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 4/14/11

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 14th, 2011 12:11 PM

Consumers get little for debt protection dollars

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 12th, 2011 4:09 PM

To Shutdown or Not To Shutdown

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 11th, 2011 10:30 AM

Military $8000 Homebuyer Tax Credit Deadline Approaching!

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 9th, 2011 8:43 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 4/7/11

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 8th, 2011 3:18 PM

Lender Processing Services Mortgage Monitor Report – Foreclosure Backlog!

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 6th, 2011 11:55 AM

Jobs Report Something to Smile About!

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 4th, 2011 10:45 AM

March 2011

Weekly Mortgage Rates Results 3/31/11

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 31st, 2011 12:19 PM

Hedging Against Inflation and Risk: Abroad, in the US... and on

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 28th, 2011 10:25 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rates Results 3/24/11

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 25th, 2011 10:18 AM

Mortgage Apps Increase 2.7% from Last Week!

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 24th, 2011 11:05 AM

IRS Offer and Compromise Rules FAQs

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 23rd, 2011 11:14 AM

IRS New Effort to Help Struggling Taxpayers!

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 23rd, 2011 11:13 AM

Is Your Home Equity Line Hurting Your Credit?

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 21st, 2011 9:27 AM

Why Refinance Back into a 30-Year Loan?

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 18th, 2011 9:59 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 3/17/11

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 17th, 2011 2:02 PM

Markets Moved by Tsunami and Saudi Arabia!

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 14th, 2011 10:17 AM

Staging a Home Financially!

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 12th, 2011 11:03 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 3/10/11

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 10th, 2011 10:36 AM

Mortgage Purchase Applications Rise 15.5% from Last Week

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 9th, 2011 4:07 PM

March Roaring with Good Jobs News!

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 7th, 2011 10:28 AM

Federal Reserve Beige Book is Ready!

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 4th, 2011 9:37 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results Mar 3, 2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 3rd, 2011 4:59 PM

Warren Buffett’s Economic Forecasts!

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 1st, 2011 1:26 PM

Things You Should Know About Fixer-Upper Loans Conventional or FHA!

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 1st, 2011 1:23 PM

February 2011

Home Loan Rates Caught in Tug-O-War!

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 28th, 2011 11:01 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 2/24/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 24th, 2011 11:32 AM

Home Affordability Gaining Traction!

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 23rd, 2011 11:57 AM

FSBO'S! Don't Ignore Special Financing Strategies

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 22nd, 2011 4:16 PM

Mortgage Freedom Point

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 22nd, 2011 4:13 PM

Inflation Heating Up the Winter Months!

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 21st, 2011 11:36 AM

What is the Velocity of Money and How Does it Impact Home Loan Rates?

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 18th, 2011 3:58 PM

FHA MIP's are Going Up Again in April!

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 17th, 2011 3:08 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rates 2/17/11

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 17th, 2011 10:07 AM

Practical Financial Tips Newsletter (1st Quarter 2011)

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 16th, 2011 4:40 PM

Uncertainty Drives Markets Back and Forth!

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 14th, 2011 9:15 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 2/10/11

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 11th, 2011 11:19 AM

Deducting Mortgage Interest!

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 10th, 2011 12:29 PM

Good and Bad News Bears Down on Home Loan Rates

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 9th, 2011 2:44 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rates Results 2/3/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 4th, 2011 11:19 AM

Timing is Everything...Especially When it Comes to Saving!

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 3rd, 2011 12:42 PM

Residential Mortgage Applications Increase 11.3%.

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 2nd, 2011 1:13 PM

January 2011

Food and Fire for Housing!

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 31st, 2011 8:42 AM

FHFA Minnesota 4-Quarter Appreciation Index!

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 28th, 2011 11:33 AM

Unchanged U.S. Home Price Index!

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 28th, 2011 11:31 AM

Weekly Mortgages Rate Results Jan 27, 2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 28th, 2011 11:29 AM

Understanding Credit Card Rewards

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 27th, 2011 3:15 PM

IRS Audit Red Flags

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 26th, 2011 5:55 PM

Overlooked Tax Deductions

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 25th, 2011 4:43 PM

Dollar Drops - Why and What Does it Mean?

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 24th, 2011 12:41 PM

Should you rent or buy? New Trulia Index!

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 22nd, 2011 12:22 PM

FHA is Not Only for First-Time Homebuyers!

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 22nd, 2011 10:42 AM

Affordability Driving Buyers Survey!

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 22nd, 2011 10:36 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rates Results Jan 20, 2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 21st, 2011 1:20 PM

U.S. Census Bureau’s Construction Spending Report Shows an Upswing

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 19th, 2011 1:36 PM

Stocks Have Done It Again!

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 18th, 2011 6:16 PM

New Small Business FDIC Hotline

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 18th, 2011 10:48 AM

Don’t File Your Taxes Until March 1 ???

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 15th, 2011 12:38 PM

VA Allows 0% Down!

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 15th, 2011 12:16 PM

IRS Making Work Pay Tax Credit

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 14th, 2011 8:27 AM

IRS 2010 Tax Season Deadline April 18!

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 14th, 2011 8:26 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rates Results 1.13.2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 14th, 2011 8:24 AM

Federal Reserve Beige Book Results

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 13th, 2011 12:08 PM

New Fannie Mae Site for Distressed Homeowners Know Your Options

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 13th, 2011 12:06 PM

$8000 Homebuyer Tax Credit for Military Personnel and Foreign Service Employees Ends Soon!

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 10th, 2011 8:54 AM

Should I wait for rates to come back down?

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 7th, 2011 10:03 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 1/6/2011

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 7th, 2011 10:01 AM

First Time Since 2007! CNBC Reports US Commercial Office Market Seeing a Rebound

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 5th, 2011 12:57 PM

Can I Buy a Forclosure If Its Condition Will Not Pass An Appraisal?

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 5th, 2011 12:28 PM

Buy Now or Buy Later! Cost of Waiting Report*

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 5th, 2011 11:26 AM

Something to sing about in 2011!

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 4th, 2011 3:40 PM

December 2010

US Census Bureau New Home Sales Update!

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 29th, 2010 11:14 AM

New Home Sales Rise!

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 29th, 2010 11:13 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rates Results 12/23/2010

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 27th, 2010 10:05 AM

FHA Loan Activity Strong!

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 23rd, 2010 11:18 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 12/16/2010

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 17th, 2010 12:57 PM

Interesting Federal Reserve of Cleveland Credit Score Video

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 14th, 2010 10:12 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 12/9/2010

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 10th, 2010 1:39 PM

VA Home Loans County Limits

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 8th, 2010 12:01 PM

There is More to a Mortgage Than Just Getting the Lowest Rate.

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 8th, 2010 11:34 AM

Why Buy Vs Rent!

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 8th, 2010 6:10 AM

MMG Weekly Market Update

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 4th, 2010 8:19 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rates Results 12/2/2010

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 3rd, 2010 10:14 AM

Economy Strengthens in Minneapolis

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 3rd, 2010 7:30 AM

Consumer Confidence Grows

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 2nd, 2010 11:17 AM

November 2010

Commercial Showing Signs of Improvement!

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 30th, 2010 6:11 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 11/24/10

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 29th, 2010 10:29 AM

Signs of Increase in Home Affordability and Price Stabilization

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 29th, 2010 10:08 AM

MHFA Homeownership Program Eligibility Income Limits

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 28th, 2010 9:08 AM

Breaking News! Weekly Mortgage Application Survey Purchase Index Rose 14.4%.

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 24th, 2010 2:51 PM

How to Avoid Foreclosure!

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 23rd, 2010 2:00 PM

Mortgage Rates Make a Move Up from Last Week!

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 19th, 2010 11:33 AM

Energy Tax Credit Expires Dec 31 2010!

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 19th, 2010 11:31 AM

Record Low Rates! Weekly Mortgage Rates Results 11/11/2010

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 12th, 2010 2:31 PM

Composite Index up 5.8%!

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 11th, 2010 3:51 PM

NAR Market Facts!

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 9th, 2010 9:18 AM

Good News! Commercial and Multifamily Loan Originations Rise!

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 6th, 2010 8:58 AM

Personal Mortgage Plan Report

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 5th, 2010 1:52 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rates Results Nov 4 2010

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 5th, 2010 12:58 PM

Purchase Applications Increased!

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 5th, 2010 12:46 PM

October 2010

Weekly Mortgage Rates results 10/28/2010.

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 29th, 2010 12:14 PM

Rates Remain Low Mortgage Apps Increase

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 28th, 2010 3:00 PM

Existing Home Sales Up!

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 26th, 2010 4:22 PM

15 and 30 Yr Fixed Rates Creep Up!

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 22nd, 2010 11:35 AM

Federal Reserve Beige Book Economic Results

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 20th, 2010 7:11 PM

Home Builders Confidence Up

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 19th, 2010 3:41 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rates Results 10/14/2010

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 15th, 2010 10:37 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 10/7/ 2010

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 8th, 2010 12:56 PM

Second Week Purchase Activity Increase!

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 7th, 2010 5:09 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results 9.30.2010

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 1st, 2010 12:43 PM

September 2010

Purchase Applications Up Week Ending 9.24.2010

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 30th, 2010 4:25 PM

Home Sales Up in August!

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 24th, 2010 4:55 AM

Federal Housing Finance Agency Monthly Home Price Index results for June – July

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 23rd, 2010 3:46 PM

Is Housing Recovering?

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 22nd, 2010 12:27 PM

Investors! NAHB MultiFamily Index Shows Rental Demand Increasing!

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 20th, 2010 4:58 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rates Results Sept 16, 2010

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 17th, 2010 10:58 AM

Home Price Drop!

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 16th, 2010 12:04 PM

Fannie Mae Affordable Advantage Program $1000 Down!

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 16th, 2010 11:44 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rates Results Sept 9, 2010

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 10th, 2010 4:07 PM

Economic Activity for Minneapolis Ninth District

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 10th, 2010 1:31 PM

Short FHA Refi Program Started!

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 9th, 2010 11:51 AM

Mortgage Purchase Applications Increase!

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 8th, 2010 4:19 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results Sept 2 2010

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 4th, 2010 7:36 AM

August 2010

More Homeowners Paying Off Mortgage in 15 Years

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 31st, 2010 12:47 PM

Will the Homebuyer’s Tax Credit Make a Return Visit?

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 30th, 2010 2:54 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results Aug 26 2010

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 28th, 2010 11:42 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rates Results Aug. 19, 2010

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 21st, 2010 5:33 AM

Assuming an Existing FHA Loan!

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 21st, 2010 5:32 AM

Refi Application Survey Results Up!

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 19th, 2010 7:59 AM

Weekly Mortgage Rates Results Aug 12 2010

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 16th, 2010 8:14 AM

Refinancing Ignited!

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 16th, 2010 7:46 AM

To Help Prevent Foreclosure New FHA Refi Program Coming!

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 6th, 2010 12:15 PM

Weekly Mortgage Rate Results Aug 5 2010

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 6th, 2010 12:12 PM

Purchase Index Increase!

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 4th, 2010 6:26 PM

July 2010

New Home Sales Up!

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 31st, 2010 5:36 PM

Another Rate Dip Week 6.

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 30th, 2010 1:52 PM

July HUD Housing Scorecard

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 26th, 2010 5:28 PM

Freddie Mac Mortgage Weekly Rates Survey July 22, 2010

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 23rd, 2010 1:18 PM

Mortgage Applications Up!

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 22nd, 2010 12:44 PM

Jumbo Loans Getting Cheaper

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 21st, 2010 10:20 AM

FHA New First Look Program!

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 16th, 2010 5:57 PM

Not Much Rate Movement This Week!

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 16th, 2010 5:55 PM

30 Yr Fixed Dip!

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 10th, 2010 3:02 AM

It's Official! Tax Credit Extension*

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 3rd, 2010 5:31 AM

Another Record Low for Rates!

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 3rd, 2010 4:12 AM

Refi Applications Jump!

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 3rd, 2010 4:01 AM

June 2010

Record Lows! Buy or Refi Now*

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 25th, 2010 1:17 PM

Freddie Mac Historic Low Rate Week Survey!

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 24th, 2010 4:43 PM

Homebuyer Tax Credit Amendment!

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 19th, 2010 10:11 AM

Veteran's Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 14th, 2010 2:47 PM

30 Yr Fixed Mortgage Rate Slightly Lower

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 11th, 2010 12:36 PM

St Paul Smart Home Energy Initiative

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 8th, 2010 1:07 PM

Freddie Mac Weekly Mortgage Results Survey

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 4th, 2010 1:09 PM

Should I Refinance?

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 3rd, 2010 4:44 PM

May 2010

30 Yr Fixed Rate Down From Last Week!

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 28th, 2010 4:36 PM

Great Rate Week!

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 21st, 2010 4:02 PM

U.S. Census Bureau New Construction Housing Starts and Permits

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 20th, 2010 11:40 AM

Homebuilder Confidence Improving

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 18th, 2010 10:00 AM

Getting a Jumbo Loan

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 15th, 2010 4:03 PM

Mortgage Rate Drop Increases Refinance Applications

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 12th, 2010 11:40 AM

Mortgage Rates Down This Week!

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 7th, 2010 12:04 PM

National Association of Business Economics Forecast

Posted by Peter Boyle on May 5th, 2010 11:34 AM

April 2010

Fiscal Sustainability

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 30th, 2010 2:06 PM

Federal Housing Finance Agency Mortgage Interest Report

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 28th, 2010 12:16 PM

Demand and Revenue Growth

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 27th, 2010 1:52 PM

Fannie Mae Housing Forecast

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 24th, 2010 8:52 AM

Delinquency Impact on Credit Score

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 23rd, 2010 3:17 PM

Millions Visit the Federal $8000 Homebuyer Tax Credit Site

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 22nd, 2010 12:46 PM

Economic Activity Showing Some Signs of Increase

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 19th, 2010 6:19 PM

Freddie Mac Lower Average Mortgage Rates Survey!

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 16th, 2010 10:02 AM

The End to the Homebuyer Tax Credit

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 15th, 2010 7:47 AM

Second Homebuyer and Refinancers Important Tax Info!

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 9th, 2010 11:51 AM

Mortgage Purchase Apps Weekly Release

Posted by Peter Boyle on April 2nd, 2010 1:39 PM

March 2010

Struggling VA Homeowner Reference Guide

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 30th, 2010 4:36 PM

The Future of Fannie and Freddie!

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 24th, 2010 3:01 PM

Helping House Recovery by Fannie Mae

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 22nd, 2010 5:28 PM

Fed Interest Rate and Recovery Debate

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 21st, 2010 11:40 AM

Feds Outlook on Interest rates

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 18th, 2010 1:26 PM

FHA Commissioner Against Down Payment Increase!

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 15th, 2010 1:36 PM

30 Yr Fixed Weekly Interest Rate Survey

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 12th, 2010 2:02 PM

House Financial Committee FHA Reform Hearing

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 9th, 2010 12:29 PM

Modest Economic Progress

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 5th, 2010 9:42 AM

Business Economic Recovery Outlook!

Posted by Peter Boyle on March 3rd, 2010 1:43 PM

February 2010

Interest Rates Should Stay Low!

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 27th, 2010 10:18 AM

Freddie Mac Weekly Interest Rate Survey

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 25th, 2010 12:45 PM

Unemployment Recession Map

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 25th, 2010 12:33 PM

The Card ACT Effective!

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 23rd, 2010 4:21 AM

Housing Starts Up!

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 19th, 2010 11:29 AM

First Time Homebuyer Credit Q & A

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 15th, 2010 10:43 AM

Fannie and Freddie 120+ Day Lates!

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 13th, 2010 11:17 AM

Policy Exit Strategies and Steps Testimony!

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 11th, 2010 4:57 PM

New HUD Sustainability Office!

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 10th, 2010 4:01 PM

Mortgage Apps Up!

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 5th, 2010 8:23 AM

New For FHA Homeowners! Don't Delay*

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 4th, 2010 12:32 PM

Fannie and Freddie Question Lender Underwriting!

Posted by Peter Boyle on February 3rd, 2010 5:34 AM

January 2010

March Ends the Debt Purchase Program!

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 29th, 2010 7:11 AM

Get Rid of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 26th, 2010 1:15 PM

First FCIC Hearing Investigations!

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 23rd, 2010 11:18 AM

FHA Commissioner Interview CNBC

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 22nd, 2010 12:33 PM

Federal Reserves Mortgage Backed Securties Meeting

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 11th, 2010 6:23 AM

FHA New Loan Limits Released

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 10th, 2010 6:10 AM

FHA Critical to New Homebuyers

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 7th, 2010 10:27 AM

Mortgage Rates 2010 Outlook

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 6th, 2010 4:18 PM

FHA Mortgages Still Playing An Important Role!

Posted by Peter Boyle on January 4th, 2010 12:18 PM

December 2009

6% Interest Rate Prediction!

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 30th, 2009 9:44 AM

USDA Reports Affordable Financing Helped Thousands!

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 22nd, 2009 1:02 PM

What you may not have known about a fixed rate and an adjustable rate mortgage!

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 21st, 2009 10:05 AM

What FHA Changes!

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 20th, 2009 6:09 AM

The Green Award! Emerald Certificate Announced

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 18th, 2009 10:52 AM

Increased Pending Home Sales!

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 16th, 2009 1:22 PM

Home Affordability Increase! Housing At Its Most Affordable

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 15th, 2009 6:54 AM

Improve Your Credit!

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 14th, 2009 10:20 AM

Mortgage Applications Increased!

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 10th, 2009 2:25 PM

Alert! Important Unknown Extended Tax Credit Information!

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 4th, 2009 1:05 PM

Freddie Mac Weekly Interest Rate Survey Shows Decrease

Posted by Peter Boyle on December 2nd, 2009 4:47 PM

November 2009

Federal Housing Finance Agency Fixed Rate Mortgage Stats

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 30th, 2009 9:21 AM

Want to know where the money is going? Don't miss this!

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 20th, 2009 4:51 PM

New Legislation for the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 17th, 2009 5:52 PM

Fannie Mae Renting to Foreclosure Owners

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 11th, 2009 3:20 PM

Jumbo Mortgage Tax Relief

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 3rd, 2009 9:15 AM

Congress Passes GSE Resolution Waiting on President Obama to Sign Soon!

Posted by Peter Boyle on November 2nd, 2009 5:09 PM

October 2009

Department of Energy Sponsors Energy Audit Tool!

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 30th, 2009 12:29 PM

MN Homebuyers with Low to Moderate Income

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 29th, 2009 1:24 PM

Mortgage Backed Security Investors See Brighter Future!

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 27th, 2009 9:07 AM

Are home sellers aggressive price reductions changing?

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 22nd, 2009 2:39 PM

With these low rates you may never have to refinance again!

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 16th, 2009 12:16 PM

Surprising New Buyers and Sellers Sunny Outlook

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 13th, 2009 12:05 PM

FHA Offers Loans Without High Credit Score and Only 3.5% Down Payment!

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 10th, 2009 12:34 PM

Don't Be Caught Off Guard!

Posted by Peter Boyle on October 9th, 2009 5:47 PM

September 2009

Will the Housing Recovery Be Impacted Again Soon?

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 26th, 2009 2:19 PM

FHA Loan Defaults To Create Tighter Credit Guidelines!

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 20th, 2009 11:14 AM

Major Mortgage Servicers are Preparing for Treasury Department Short Sale Program

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 13th, 2009 1:51 PM

FHA and $8000 Homebuyer Tax Credit!

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 13th, 2009 1:49 PM

Unaware potential homebuyers may lose their chance to receive $8000 from the New Stimulus Package!

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 9th, 2009 9:40 AM

Jim Cramer Say's the Demand in the Housing Market is Genuine!

Posted by Peter Boyle on September 2nd, 2009 3:42 PM

August 2009

Owning a home today is nearly 60% more affordable than in 2006!

Posted by Peter Boyle on August 13th, 2009 3:48 PM

July 2009

Urgent! Only 127 Days Left For The $8000 Homebuyer Tax Credit

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 24th, 2009 6:11 AM

Chase and Bank of America Fixed-Rate to Variable Plans

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 19th, 2009 7:49 AM

Big Energy Savings!

Posted by Peter Boyle on July 1st, 2009 5:51 PM

June 2009

Neighborhood Recovery for Low-to-Middle Income Households on the Horizon

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 25th, 2009 1:07 PM

Senator Johnny Isakson Wants Homebuyer Tax Credit to Rise to $15,000!

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 18th, 2009 9:28 AM

Credit Repair Caution.

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 10th, 2009 4:04 PM

Always Read the Credit Card Fine Print!

Posted by Peter Boyle on June 10th, 2009 4:03 PM