Syndicated Mortgage Column

Billy Parker

• Why does it seem so painful to secure a home mortgage these days? - July 13,2011 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Realtors blame mortgage companies for keeping a lid on home buys - July 1, 2011 (Dallas Morning News)
• Mortgage rates decline for eighth consecutive week - June 22, 2011 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Fixed-Rate Mortgages drop to lowest level in 2011 - June 1, 2011 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Qualified Residential Mortgages - May 6, 2011 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Foreclosures are down but so are home prices - April 6, 2011 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Mistakes to avoid when obtaining a home mortgage - March 9, 2011 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Home values continue slide as mortgage rates remain steady - February 9, 2011 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Investing in multi-family properties - January 12, 2011 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Will mortgage rates remain at record lows in 2011? - December 29, 2010 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Fannie Mae announces new lending guidelines effective Dec. 13 - December 1, 2010 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Will Fed's $600 billion treasury purchase send mortgage rates lower? - November 27, 2010 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• He who has the gold makes the rules - September 22, 2010 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Homeowner Questions - August 18, 2010 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Fort Worth/Dallas foreclosure postings decline for fourth consecutive month - July 28, 2010 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Area home prices continue to rise as mortgage rates hit 50 year low - July 21, 2010 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Tips for finding a good mortgage broker - July 7,2010 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Home refinancings not as numerous as expected with record low mortgage rate - July 5, 2010 (Dallas Morning News)
• Weary Investors are looking for alternative opportunities - May 26, 2010 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Underwriting Your Home Mortgage - May 12, 2010 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Federal Reserve halts mortgage purchase program on April 1st - April 7, 2010 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Mistakes to avoid when obtaining a home mortgage - March 10, 2010 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Home loan applications rise as mortgage rates continue to fall for third straight week - January 27, 2010 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Restoring "Faith" in Real Estate Closing Statements - December 30, 2009 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• First-time homebuyer credit extended until next June as existing home sales jump 9.4% - November 11, 2009 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Home mortgage applications spike to four month high as interest rates drop to near record lows - October 7, 2009 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Homeowner Questions - September 23, 2009 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Qualifying for a home mortgage - How much can you afford? - August 26, 2009 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• New federal rules designed to help homebuyers prior to loan closing. - August 12, 2009 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Understanding the basics of private mortgage insurance - July 29, 2009 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Tax credit will help first time home buyers with upfront costs - June 24, 2009 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Jumbo loans starting to become more affordable as interest rates drop - June 3, 2009 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• New home valuation code will drastically affect appraisal process - May 13, 2009 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Mortgage rates decline as sales of new and existing homes begin to rebound - April 3, 2009 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Homeowner Questions - March 13, 2009 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Will Obama' push for the new stimulus package help ailing housing market? - February 20, 2009 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Mortgage refinance boom continues to gain momentum - January 23, 2009 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Mortgage Rates fall to 37 year low - December 26, 2008 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Mortgage Applications spike as rates drop to lowest level since January 2008 - December 12, 2008 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Fixing the Housing Market, will the bail-out work? - November 28, 2008 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Home Loan Modification Proposals Gain Momentum - November 14, 2008 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Investing in Multi Family Properties - October 31, 2008 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Falling home prices are making homes more affordable - October 10, 2008 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Mortgage rates continue decline after Freddie and Fannie takeover - September 26, 2008 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Mortgage Lending: New Rules of Engagement.  What Homebuyers need to know - September 12, 2008 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Foreclosures: Buying Opportunities - August 29, 2008   (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Housing recovery takes another step closer as Senate passes landmark housing bill - August 1, 2008  (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Getting Certified: Broker Magazine July 2008 - July 2008 (Broker)
• Billy Parker Earns Lending Integrity Seal of Approval - July 18, 2008 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Billy Parker Earns National Industry Certification - July 18,2008 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Homeowner Questions 1 - July 4, 2008  (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Integrity in Lending - July 2008
• Clarifying closing costs can reduce some mortgage fees and charges - June 20, 2008 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Another difficult year predicted for slumping housing industry as Dallas/Fort Worth home prices fall -  June 6 2008  (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Fannie Mae Revises Lending Guidelines as Foreclosures Surge 65% in April - May 23, 2008  (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• The Truth About No Closing Cost Mortgage Loans - May 9, 2008 (The Courier)
• GHAMB Hosts Certification Training - May 2008 (The Mortgage Press)
• Making Certification a Priority in Your Business Plan - May 2008 (The Mortgage Press)
• FHA - The New Non Prime Loan - April 25,2008 (The Courier)
• Tips for Finding a Good Mortgage Broker - April 11, 2008 (The Courier)
• Underwriting Guidelines for Home Mortgages Continue to Tighten - March 28, 2008 (The Courier)
• Understanding the Fine Print on Home Mortgages - March 14, 2008 ( The Southlake Journal)
• Homeowner Questions - February 29, 2008 (The Courier)
• Is it the right time to refinance your home mortgage? - February 15, 2008 ( The Southlake Journal)
• Negotiating your Home Mortgage Loan - February 1, 2008 (The Courier)
• Mistakes to Avoid when Obtaining a Home Mortgage - January 18, 2008 (The Courier)
• Mortgage Outlook for 2008 - January 4, 2008 ( The Southlake Journal)
• Home Construction Loans - December 14, 2007 (The Courier)
• Mortgage Reform Act of 2007 - November 23, 2007 (Alliance Regional Newspapers)
• Insurance Associated with you Mortgage - November 9, 2007  (The Courier)
• Inspections and Evaluations with your Mortgage - October 26, 2007  (The Courier)
• Tightening of Loan Guidelines does not mean a Mortgage Meltdown - October 12, 2007 (The Courier)
• Truth In Lending - September 26, 2007 ( The Southlake Journal)
• Local Mortgage Specialist Earns Prestigious National Mortgage Industry Certification - September 21, 2007 (The Courier)
• How Good is Your GFE - September 14, 2007  (The Courier)
• Subprime Free Fall - August 31, 2007 (The Courier)
• Underwriting Your Mortgage - August 17, 2007 ( The Southlake Journal)
• Purchasing a Home with Little or No Down Payment - August 3, 2007 (The Courier)
• Understanding Mortgage Rates - July 20, 2007 (The Courier)
• Attend Your Closings - June 22 2007  (The Courier)
• Is your Loan Suitable - June 1, 2007 (The Courier)
• Whats your Score - May 2007 (The Colleyville Courier)
• Choosing A Competent Loan Officer - April 2007
• You have the Right to a Smooth Loan Closing - April 2007