Ameriquest Settlement FINALLY Trickles Down to Customers

December 13, 2007

Remember a long time ago..  May 26th 2006 if you want to be specific – a company known as Ameriquest was in some hot water with our attorney general Tom Miller?  Well, the settlement that came out of that lawsuit is FINALLY providing restitution for those who were affected by the tactics that the employees […]

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What The Fed Didn’t Tell You On Tuesday

December 12, 2007

Ok – It’s now old news that the Fed decided to cut the fed funds rate (FFR) on Tuesday a .25%.   Yes, the stock market was disappointed.  Mortgage bonds didn’t do anything phenomenal on the news because it was also less of a cut than they expected.  The important and should I say ‘Sexy News’ […]

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Fed Meeting Tomorrow! Will They Cut?

December 10, 2007

In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple weeks, let me be the first to inform you that there is a Fed Meeting tomorrow.  Many spectators are expecting a cut.  The important concern I must address is how this decision effects mortgage rates. Ok.. Here is the quick and dirty – […]

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Credit Card Debt During The Holidays

December 10, 2007

Yes, it’s obvious that credit cards during the holidays are a HUGE problem.  I’m glad I’m not the only one that feels this way. Iowa Public Television has decided to air a special specifically on the subject TONIGHT at 6:30pm.   You want to know the really cool part?  One of OUR VERY OWN Four Legacies […]

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Mortgage Bonds Fall, Rates Go UP! – Lock Alert!

December 7, 2007

Well, bad news for mortgage bonds today.The Jobs Report came in very strong and is currently pushing down an already overbought mortgage bond market.  As for the numbers, there were 94,000 new jobs created in the month of November.  This was 24,000 more than expected.  Strength in economic numbers tend to increase mortgage rates.  The […]

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Action is What Matters!

December 4, 2007

You’ve heard this before I’m sure.  No – this probably isn’t a huge breakthrough for any of you readers.  HOWEVER, it is absolutely necessary to see success in whatever you are trying to do.   The reason I mention this is because today I had an opportunity to meet a great group of people at […]

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Mortgage Reviews

December 3, 2007

Ok – I’m going to go ahead and put you on the spot with a simple question.  Ready?…  When was the last time you heard from the company that closed on your current mortgage?Not by mail, not by a telemarketer to sell you something.. Someone that knew you and your family’s goals contacted you with […]

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Lowest Mortgage Rates in Over 2 Years!

December 2, 2007

Below you will find a current (Friday, November 30th) mortgage bond chart.  You will notice that mortgage bonds are currently valued at more than they have been for two years! The higher the value, the LOWER the RATES! The proof is in the pudding folks.  Rates are LOW right now.. get in while the getting […]

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Upcoming Seminar – December 6th @ 7pm

November 28, 2007

Are you or someone you know considering buying a first home? I’ve got good news.  If you want to have fun and know the basics of this process and even some tricks on how to buy a home CHEAP… you need to be with us Thursday, December 6th at 7pm.  If you are interested, all […]

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Why the Rich Get Richer.. Wealth With a Mortgage

November 28, 2007

I ‘ve got a question for you – If you had enough money to pay off your mortgage right now, would you? From my experience, many people would. In fact, most people define the ‘American Dream’ is to own your own home, and to own it outright, with no more mortgage payments. My question is […]

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