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Mortgage and Lending - Equity Resources - NMLS 67179 Licensed in NC
Covering housing and economic trends of all points surrounding the RTP / RDU (Research Triangle Park), including the major markets of Cary, Holly Springs, Raleigh, Wake Forest, Chapel Hill, Durham and Johnston County.

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2010 

Fellow Active Rainer David H. Stevens is a former President of a Mortgage Company AND a former President of Freddie Mac... AND the current FHA Commisioner..  WOW!  You want to let FHA know what you think about their new guidelines??  Have a question??  Here's your chance! I thought it was cool la...
01/26/2010
  This is a subject I follow pretty closely because it will be the NEXT change for lending.  The REAL question IMHO is what will set the course going forward?  If we do away with Fannie and Freddie - fine...  But what will we use to "measure" that a loan in Las Vegas is the same quality as a loan...
01/25/2010
The Federal Housing Administration is currently insuring more than 3 of every 10 loans originated... and they see that as a risky proposition! Because of that, FHA is expected to announce changes today, in an effort to protect the American Taxpayer (who backs the default insurance on this program...
01/20/2010
If you are looking for a new home, you are probably aware that your Credit Score is a CRITICAL item in determining your interest rate and possibly how much house you can buy / qualify for! We talk to people every week who receive a copy of their credit report, see some derogatory remarks from 200...
01/13/2010