WASHINGTON -- Mortgage rates dropped for a second straight week, reflecting the impact the weakening economy is having on financial markets. Freddie Mac, the mortgage giant, reported Thursday that rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages averaged 6.14 ... When shopping for home mortgage loans, you should have a basic idea on what to look for in a loan. Keep in mind a few things that would serve as your eligibility criteria for a home mortgage. For example, what types of loans are available from a given institution?
