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Researching a mortgage online

Matt's BlogBy Matt PadgettJanuary 7, 2007

I read a statistic the other day that nearly 75% of consumers research products and services online before making a purchase. That started me thinking about researching mortgages online. It’s a great way to ‘shop smart’ but I recommend you keep a couple things in mind as you go cyber sleuthing for a loan. 1.…

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Thoughts on the Mortgage Industry for 2007

Matt's BlogBy Matt PadgettDecember 29, 2006

Over the past two weeks mortgage rates have increased steadily. Is this a trend that will continue in 2007? It’s really anyone’s guess. Mortgage rates are tied closely to the 10-year treasury bond which changes daily based on market news. Many economists believe rates will increase throughout the year. I think most of the mortgage…

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