Marcie Geffner Archive

Mortgage Rates Hit 5%

Published December 17, 2010

Is inflation coming? The mortgage market thinks so, and higher rates on home loans are the result.

What Delays a Mortgage Foreclosure

Published December 13, 2010

Did your neighbor stay in the house more than a year after the last mortgage payment? Here's why.

Mortgage Rates Reach 6-Month Peak

Published December 09, 2010

Mortgage rates rise decisively in a dramatic week. Does it make sense to lock a rate now?

Tips for Understanding Mortgage Amortization Schedule

Published December 08, 2010

Learn how to demystify your mortgage amortization schedule.

Tips on Researching Current Mortgage Rates

Published December 06, 2010

There are some things you should know about mortgage rates when researching them.

Reverse Mortgage Gets Affordable

Published December 06, 2010

New option lets seniors borrow against home equity at lower costs, but with stricter limits.

Mortgages Climb to High Last Seen in July

Published December 02, 2010

Mortgage rates spiked this week. Should you blame the Irish, or a stronger job market?

Types of Home Mortgages

Published December 01, 2010

Are you thinking about refinancing? Here's more information on the most basic types of loans.

FDIC Insures Bank Deposits to $250,000

Published November 22, 2010

5 Smart-Money Tips on Low Savings Rates

Published November 15, 2010