Despite rise of fixed-rate option, some borrowers may be better suited to adjustable product
An industry at the crossroads
An industry at the crossroads
Homeowner fears rate could adjust above 9%
Some disagree with the practice, but there are benefits
Decline in refis drives 1.5% drop for week
Problem was too many borrowers exploited minimum payments
New legislation may hurt consumers more than it helps
Survey: Costs on ARM loans post largest gains
Survey: ARM share increases despite higher loan fees
30-year fixed rate at 5.8%; 10-year Treasury yield at 3.81%
Expectation that inflation will moderate keeps rates from rising
Brighter economic news prevents steep rate-drop