Tag Archives: Mortgage Refinances

A new report revealed that foreclosure rates are down to pre-crisis levels for the first time since the recession. Here is a look at other major performance metrics and their impact on the housing market.

The number of borrowers who could either qualify for or benefit from a mortgage refinance has skyrocketed by 1.5 million since January 1.

Why have borrowers been passing on favorable opportunities to refinance to lower their mortgages to the lower rates available?

Mortgage rates are at historic lows, which may seem like perfect opportunity for homeowners to refinance. Why are they not jumping at the chance?

Millions of underwater borrowers lowered their payments through HARP. Why are many of them leaving the program now?

The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) program was launched in 2009 to help homeowners save money on their monthly mortgage payments, but fewer and fewer eligible borrowers are taking advantage of it.