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Refinancing jumps as mortgage rates fall
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With mortgage rates below 6.5%, lots of recent buyers are deciding to refinance. But there hasn’t been a similar increase in prospective buyers entering the market.
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It can be harder for seniors to get mortgages, research shows
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Many older people have lower incomes and less time to pay off loans than younger counterparts, making lenders hesitant.
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The Fed’s interest rate hike is already reducing demand for mortgages
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Getting demand to soften is the point because that’s expected to help tame inflation.
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Unemployed and unable to refinance
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With mortgage rates around 3%, many of those who might benefit the most from refinancing and reducing their monthly payments aren’t able to.
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The rise of the refi
Americans used to believe that when you retired, your house should be paid off. That was, of course, before the refinancing boom.
Advice on applying for a re-fi or loan modification
Straight talk from a banker on what makes an application for a re-fi or a loan modification stand out in the eyes of a bank.
U.S. may expand mortgage refinance program
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Obama administration is eying new relief for underwater homeowners. Who stands to gain from the program?
Letters: Refinancing an underwater condo
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Host Tess Vigeland is joined by Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch and the L.A. Times' David Lazarus to discuss reader concerns and talk to listeners.
Why cash may be king — for now
I have $30,000 and want to know where best to put it. Ultimately, I want to put it away for my three boys' futures. I want it to make something, however slowly, without risk. But, 0.4 percent? Is that really the best I can do? Joanna, Hammond, IN

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