If you’re like most people, you really don’t pay much attention to Wall Street on a daily basis. Sure, you’ll check your 401(k) when you statement comes in and peek at your IRA but in general, Wall Street is left for the so-called “experts” who buy and sell stocks every single day. But as you’re […]
Real estate is one of the unique asset classes that appreciates over time while at the same time providing the owner a monthly dividend. Name any other investment that does the same. Active real estate investors seek out rental properties that point to long term appreciation while getting paid each month to own it, to […]
It appears that, while not backtracking, the Federal Reserve has indeed changed its tune regarding their policy on interest rates. The Federal Open Market Committee, or FOMC, wrapped up its most recent two-day meetings this past January 30. The FOMC meets about every six weeks to review the current state of the economy, review recent […]
It’s now closer to the time when holidays and days off are further in the rear view mirror and it’s back to the standard routine. Investors are back in the markets packing their portfolios with stocks, mutual funds and bonds and analysts are moving back in the guessing game as to the state of the […]
Economists follow all sorts of economic data. Some data they follow more closely than others and some reports quite frankly are mostly ignored. These reports are released at varying times of the month and economists as well as investors across the board anxiously await these numbers as an indication of the health of the economy. […]
When the Fed raises rates, it could affect your mortgage, especially if you have an adjustable-rate mortgage or a hybride loan. You probably heard the Federal Reserve raised a key interest rate this week by 0.25% to 1.50%. The Federal Funds rate may not be an everyday term consumers refer to but lenders certainly do. […]
Have you heard of an asset utilization loan? Not many have. Most mortgages issued today fall into two distinct categories, conventional and government-backed. Conventional loans include those approved using guidelines set forth by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac while government-backed loans include VA, FHA and USDA programs. What is an Asset Utilization Loan? An asset […]
Mortgage Rates Hit 3-Year Lows, Foreclosure Rates Continue Dropping Good news for home buyers—this month mortgage rates officially hit a 3-year low. As of May 10th, rates were 3.5-3.635% for 30-year fixed loans. This is the lowest that they have been on average over the entire 3-year time period (last year, the rate was 3.84%). […]
Mortgage Rates May Push Upward Later This Week Dependent on Retail Sales Data Mortgage rates managed to drift slightly downward last week, with no big surprises to press rates significantly in any direction. The ISM indices split direction, with the manufacturing index posting a decline, and the services index moving upward. Both indices remain above […]
Looking For Mortgage or Refinancing Options? When you have made the decision to purchase a home one of the major steps involved is obtaining financing. It is a good idea to consider financing options before you begin looking at homes. At C2 Financial, we can help you determine the best financing options available to meet […]
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