http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx Rates, analysis and mortgage-hunting tips en-us Copyright 2010, Bankrate Inc. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:27:44 GMT webmaster@bankrate.com (webmaster) http://www.bankrate.com/Images/logos/bankratelogo.gif http://www.bankrate.com/default.aspx 118 22 60 Don't speak Fed? Here's a translation into plain English. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/federal-reserve/translating-what-the-fed-said8-143306.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/federal-reserve/translating-what-the-fed-said8-143306.aspx Fed keeps rate near zero in an attempt to encourage consumers and businesses to borrow. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:30:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/federal-reserve/federal-reserve-holds-rates-for-11th-time.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/federal-reserve/federal-reserve-holds-rates-for-11th-time.aspx Fed meets today, and for mortgage borrowers, there's more potential for bad news than good. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/mortgage-matters.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/mortgage-matters.aspx Treasury lays down a rule governing short sales, but will make borrowers enforce it. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/twist-in-short-sale-rule.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/twist-in-short-sale-rule.aspx FHA commissioner says he's a parent guiding the kids; beware foreclosure-prevention scams. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/those-wacky-mortgage-kids.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/those-wacky-mortgage-kids.aspx With no more anti-flipping rule, homebuyers in need of an FHA loan to buy a foreclosure are in luck. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/fha-waives-rule-against-house-flipping-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/fha-waives-rule-against-house-flipping-1.aspx Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-rate-trend-index8-142384.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-rate-trend-index8-142384.aspx An audit may find the lender to be at fault, but not necessarily amenable to a loan modification. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-audit-won-t-help-loan-modification-1.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-audit-won-t-help-loan-modification-1.aspx Mortgage rates declined again, and experts are uncertain whether they'll go up or down in the future. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/rates-fall-again-to-new-low.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/rates-fall-again-to-new-low.aspx See rates from our survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/interest-rate-roundup8-143020.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/interest-rate-roundup8-143020.aspx The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage declined again this week. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/mortgage-rates-march-11-2010.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/mortgage-rates-march-11-2010.aspx Mortgage rates look flat this week, but are set to rise for the balance of 2010. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/the-week-s-rate-outlook.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/mortgages/the-week-s-rate-outlook.aspx A man needs to boost his credit score if he wants to help his wife get a great home mortgage loan. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/credit-score-undercuts-home-mortgage-plan.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/credit-score-undercuts-home-mortgage-plan.aspx These factors should be weighed before a college graduate makes either choice. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/condo-or-home-for-college-grad.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/real-estate/condo-or-home-for-college-grad.aspx Rates retreated a bit and refi applications surged as homeowners prepare for higher rates. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:10:00 GMT http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-drop-back.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-drop-back.aspx