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		<title><![CDATA[Interest Rates Drop]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1172029]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Many homeowners refinance their mortgage to get a lower interest rate and monthly payment or to trade in an adjustable-rate or interest-only mortgage for a fixed interest rate and predictable payments. A dip in interest rates makes both of those options even more attractive as the savings could be even...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Tax Credit Spurs Home Buyers]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1172023]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The tax credit isn't the only reason to consider buying a home this year. Interest rates on home mortgages are still very low and home prices have declined in many areas. A mortgage payment might even be cheaper than the rent you are currently paying each month. The deadline to...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Conforming Loans]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1173411]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[A conforming loan usually means a lower interest rate and substantial savings. If you're shopping for a mortgage, you may have heard the term "Conforming loan" and wondered what it meant or how it might apply to your situation. The bottom line is that borrowers can save money if they...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Google May Enter Mortgage Quote Business; How Will Mortgage Advertisers React?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://dw.com.com/redir?destUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fpaidcontent.org%2Farticle%2F419-google-may-enter-mortgage-quote-business-how-will-mortgage-advertisers-%2F&siteid=23&tag=contentnext]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Google (NSDQ: GOOG) has taken fire for shaking up industries by offering free alternatives&#8212;even if it hasn&#8217;t yet figured out how to make money in many of them. Now, Google is hatching plans to disrupt yet another industry. The NYT reports that online mortgage quote service LendingTree believes that...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:23:46 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[5 Tips For First-Time Mortgage Borrowers]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1181073]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Shopping for a mortgage can be intimidating. It's natural to feel anxious about doing something new for the first time, and getting your first mortgage is no exception. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can do to make sure you're being well-prepared before you start looking for your...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Jumbo Loan Basics]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1173413]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Jumbo loans offer large loan amounts for borrowers in high-cost markets, but may come with stricter qualifying requirements and higher interest rates. If you want to borrow an especially large amount of money to buy a home or refinance your existing mortgage, you may already be familiar with the term...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Getting Preapproved Takes On New Importance]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1173407]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Getting preapproved for a mortgage can help you buy a home you can afford. If you're getting ready to buy a home, you probably already know that lower home prices and interest rates have made homes much more affordable. But did you also know that getting preapproved for a mortgage...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[6 Tips To Refinance Your Mortgage Faster]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1172069]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Hordes of homeowners across the country have decided it's a great time to shop for a new mortgage, especially one that has lower payments, a lower interest rate or a rate that's fixed instead of adjustable. This rush to refinance, which was triggered by historically low interest rates, has swamped...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Mortgage Loan Comparison Calculator]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=973853]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This tool helps you compare mortgages and determine which home loan is right for you. ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Avoiding Negative Equity]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=1172073]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Home buyers can position themselves to avoid being underwater on their mortgage. If you're thinking about buying a home, you may be concerned about the prospect of negative equity. Also referred to as being "Underwater" or "Upside-down," negative equity occurs when you owe more on your mortgage than your home...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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