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Is Trump’s Plan to Lower Mortgage Rates Mass Government Layoffs?

Is Trump’s Plan to Lower Mortgage Rates Mass Government Layoffs?

I got to thinking the other day that Trump’s plan to lower mortgage rates might be through increased unemployment. While...

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What will replace the CFPB?

What will replace the CFPB?

“I think it sometimes stifles that growth or innovation because nobody wants to be under the [regulation] of the CFPB,”...

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Judge agrees to immediately halt further CFPB firings

Judge agrees to immediately halt further CFPB firings

Photographer: Samuel Corum/BloombergSamuel Corum/Bloomberg A federal judge on Friday agreed to temporarily block the Trump administration from firing more employees...

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Questions and answers – Mortgage Strategy

Questions and answers – Mortgage Strategy

1. The earliest modern British cheque that we know of was made payable to a Mr Delboe, for £400. In...

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Can You Use a Credit Card for a Down Payment on a House?

Can You Use a Credit Card for a Down Payment on a House?

One of the biggest hurdles to homeownership is the down payment. After all, the typical American has barely anything in...

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How will Trump’s axing of federal employees impact the US economy?

How will Trump’s axing of federal employees impact the US economy?

“It depends upon how it’s structured and how fast [the layoffs] happen. Right now, the way it’s structured it would...

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El-Erian sees Fed holding rates for longer than markets expect

El-Erian sees Fed holding rates for longer than markets expect

The Federal Reserve is set to refrain from cutting interest rates for “quite a while,” following a hotter-than-expected inflation report,...

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Santander launches sub-4% rates on two- and five-year resi mortgages – Mortgage Strategy

Santander launches sub-4% rates on two- and five-year resi mortgages – Mortgage Strategy

Santander has cut rates below 4% on two- and five-year residential mortgages, effective 13 January. These changes make Santander the...

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The Release of Fannie and Freddie Could Come Down to Mortgage Rates: But Should It?

The Release of Fannie and Freddie Could Come Down to Mortgage Rates: But Should It?

If you’re hoping for a quick release of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, you might want to exercise some patience....

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Private mortgage insurance: basics you need to know about PMI

Private mortgage insurance: basics you need to know about PMI

2. Contact lender once 20% equity is reached   If your lender does not inform you about removing your PMI, contact...

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