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Why should I refinance my Chicago home and when does it pay to do so?

Posted by Dennis Hardy on Sep 2, 2008
  Why should I refinance my Chicago home (or any home in Illinois) and when does it pay to do so? Refinancing can be worthwhile, but it does not make good financial sense for everyone. A general role of thumb is that refinancing becomes worth your while if the current interest rate on your mortgage is at [...]

No Money Down FHA Loans Going Away in Chicago: Get One Before October 1st, 2008

Posted by Dennis Hardy on Aug 10, 2008
  No Money Down FHA Loans Going Away in Chicago: Get One Before October 1st, 2008 The mortgage and financial news has come quick and fast. I just wanted to take a moment and help you fully understand what appears to be happening. The House has approved the Foreclosure Bill and the President has signed it into law. [...]

Current Wisconsin and Illinois Mortgage Rates as of 07/17/2008

Posted by Dennis Hardy on Jul 17, 2008
Illinois and Wisconsin Mortgage Rates as of 07/16/2008 at 9:59 AM CST Current Mortgage Rate Trend: steady/worsening Visit http://www.ameristarmadison.com/current_rates/index.htm for all current rates and APR information. 30 Year Fixed: 6.375% (6.439% APR) 15 Year Fixed: 5.875% (5.979% APR) 30 Year FHA and VA: 6.500% (6.683% APR) 30 Year Rural Housing: 6.500% (6.683% APR) Read the rest of this entry »

Current Wisconsin and Illinois Mortgage Rates as of 07/16/2008

Posted by Dennis Hardy on Jul 16, 2008
Illinois and Wisconsin Mortgage Rates as of 07/16/2008 at 9:59 AM CST Current Mortgage Rate Trend: steady/worsening Visit http://www.ameristarmadison.com/current_rates/index.htm for all current rates and APR information. 30 Year Fixed: 6.375% (6.439% APR) 15 Year Fixed: 5.875% (5.979% APR) 30 Year FHA and VA: 6.500% (6.683% APR) 30 Year Rural Housing: 6.500% (6.683% APR) Read the rest of this entry »

Current Illinois and Wisconsin Mortgage Rates as of 06/30/2008

Posted by Dennis Hardy on Jun 30, 2008
Illinois and Wisconsin Mortgage Rates as of 06/30/2008 at 9:59 AM CST Current Mortgage Rate Trend: improving Visit http://www.ameristarmadison.com/current_rates/index.htm for all current rates and APR information. 30 Year Fixed: 6.375% (6.439% APR) 15 Year Fixed: 6.000% (6.089% APR) 30 Year FHA and VA: 6.500% (6.687% APR) 30 Year Rural Housing: 6.500% (6.687% APR) Read the rest of this entry »

Todays Illinois and Wisconsin Mortgage Rates as of 06/27/2008

Posted by Dennis Hardy on Jun 27, 2008
Illinois and Wisconsin Mortgage Rates as of 06/27/2008 at 9:59 AM CST Current Mortgage Rate Trend: steady/improving Visit http://www.ameristarmadison.com/current_rates/index.htm for all current rates and APR information. 30 Year Fixed: 6.500% (6.565% APR) 15 Year Fixed: 6.125% (6.214% APR) 30 Year FHA and VA: 6.875% (7.066% APR) 30 Year Rural Housing: 6.875% (7.066% APR) Read the rest of this entry »

VA Loans in Chicago No Money Down Mortgage Loan

Posted by Dennis Hardy on Jun 21, 2008
Chicago VA mortgage home loans operate in very much the same way as FHA loans do, the big difference is that they are provided to veterans only. Chicago VA loans are designed as guarantees that allow veterans and service personnel to qualify for a home mortgage that require lower closing costs than required with a [...]

Illinois and Wisconsin Mortgage Rates as of 06/20/2008

Posted by Dennis Hardy on Jun 20, 2008
Illinois and Wisconsin Mortgage Rates as of 06/20/2008 at 9:47 AM CST Current Mortgage Rate Trend: steady/improving Visit http://www.ameristarmadison.com/current_rates/index.htm for all current rates and APR information. 30 Year Fixed: 6.500% (6.565% APR) 15 Year Fixed: 6.125% (6.214% APR) 30 Year FHA and VA: 6.875% (7.066% APR) 30 Year Rural Housing: 6.875% (7.066% APR) Read the rest of this entry »

Wisconsin and Illinois Mortgage Rates as of 06/13/2008

Posted by Dennis Hardy on Jun 13, 2008
Illinois and Wisconsin Mortgage Rates as of 06/13/2008 Current Mortgage Rate Trend: steady Visit http://www.ameristarmadison.com/current_rates/index.htm for all current rates and APR information. 30 Year Fixed: 6.625% (6.690% APR) 15 Year Fixed: 6.250% (6.340% APR) 30 Year FHA and VA: 6.875% (7.066% APR) 30 Year Rural Housing: 6.875% (7.066% APR) Read the rest of this entry »

Illinois FHA Mortgage Wisconsin FHA Loans: Purchase and Refinance

Posted by Dennis Hardy on Jun 12, 2008
Today’s FHA insured mortgage loan offers the flexibility borrowers are looking for along with the traditional benefits of low down payments, low closing costs, competitive interest rates, and easier qualifying ratios. Whether you are buying your first home, fixing up an investment property, or remodeling your current home, a Wisconsin FHA or Illinois FHA mortgage can [...]