HBA of St Louis & Eastern Missouri

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washingtonpost.com

With better and non-predatory guidelines, lenders can make good mortgage loans by looking at income, major expenses and debt-to-income ratios. But hefty down payments are not the answer.

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nationalmortgagenews.com

Positive housing data from the end of 2011 nudged the average weekly rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage back upward by 10 basis points to 3.98% in Freddie Mac s primary market survey, reversing a three-week trend of…

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thehill.com

As the housing market shows signs of life, lawmakers and sector experts support plans by the Obama administration to homeowners avoid foreclosure, although their ideas vary widely. Some House Democrats are asking for much…

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The Builders Home & Garden Show is February 23-26, 2012 at America’s Center & Edward Jones Dome. There are only a few remaining booths available. Don’t miss the chance to bring your product/service face-to-face with approximately 60,000-80,000 potential customers! Contact Tammy Ridgley (RidgleyT@hbastl.com) or Renee Mincher (MincherR@hbastl.com). For more information, visit www.STLHomeShow.com.

Bring your family and friends to the 6th Annual Associates’ Charitable Auction on February 3, from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at The Columns Banquet Center (711 Veteran’s Memorial Parkway, 63303) benefiting the HBCF. Tickets are only $49 and include open bar and hors d’oeuvres. Visit www.stlhba.com and click on “Click here for 2012 Associates’ Charitable Auction donation items!”. Gold sponsors are Appliance Solutions by Brock’s, Beck/Allen Cabinetry, Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery, J.S. Aubuchon Concrete Co., Kirchner Block & Brick, Inc., Laclede Gas Company, McBride & Son Companies Inc. and Paramount Mortgage Company. Silver sponsors are Enterprise Rent-A-Car and RubinBrown LLP. HBA staff contact: Tracy Chiesa (ChiesaT@hbastl.com).

Allows HBA members to have a voice with legislators locally and in Jefferson City. By making a $100 contribution with your HBA membership dues, these funds are disbursed to local and state officials. Each contribution request is carefully reviewed by our HBI-PAC Board of Trustees before it is granted. Help HBI-PAC work for you. HBA staff contact: Stephanie Sikes (SikesS@hbastl.com).

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