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Regulator unveils help for underwater homeowners

Regulator unveils help for underwater homeowners

A leading housing regulator on Monday announced changes to a government refinancing program that could help up to one million homeowners whose homes are worth less than their mortgage.

Senh: Finally, the government's doing something right. It's step in the right direction. Now, if only banks other than Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will also do the same.

 

Fixed mortgage rates hit lowest levels for 2011

Fixed mortgage rates have fallen to their lowest levels of the year, giving Americans more incentive to buy homes or refinance their loans. Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the 30-year loan fell to 4.63 percent from 4.71. The average rate on the 15-year fixed mortgage slipped to 3.82 percent from 3.89 percent. Both are at their lowest points since December. It marked the fourth straight weekly decline.

 

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