Mortgage ResourcesMortgage Bankers Association of America Consumer Information The Mortgage Bankers Association of America is the preeminent association representing the real estate finance industry. Their consumer information site contains several tools and guides to aid in purchasing or refinancing a home. Federal Reserve Board Consumer Information The Federal Reserve Board maintains a web page with consumer information, including a section on home mortgages. The section covers topics such as finding the best mortgage and understanding ARMs. US Deparment of Housing & Urgan Development Homebuyer Education by Freddie Mac Freddie Mac is a publicly held corporation chartered by Congress to increase the supply of funds that mortgage lenders, such as commercial banks, mortgage bankers, savings institutions and credit unions, can make available to homebuyers and multifamily investors. This Freddie Mac site offers a step-by-step tutorial on the home buying decision process and the mortgage application process. Fannie Mae is committed to supporting and aiding in the efforts to stabilize the housing market. If you're struggling to pay your mortgage, the Making Home Affordable (MHA) program may offer the help you need. The MHA program has helped hundreds of thousands of homeowners by modifying and refinancing mortgages. Act now and get the help you need by visiting the U.S. government's MakingHomeAffordable.gov Web site. United States Postal Service Official Movers Guide What happens after you complete the purchase process? This U.S. Postal Service site provides all kinds of tools and tips to help make the moving process easier. CNN Financial News World Market Update USA Today Money Today's U.S. Financial Market Update Bloomberg As one of the leading sites for breaking financial news, investor tools and data, Bloomberg.com is the global standard for business information.
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