Tag Archives: Regulation

Feds delay new mortgage docs

The rollout of easier-to-use mortgage documents has been delayed three months. Continue reading

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Lenders gripe about new rules

Regulators are scaring lenders away from approving loans to deserving borrowers. Continue reading

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Warren: Let’s avoid lousy lending

New mortgage rules that go into effect in January won’t be enough to prevent risky lending during another housing boom, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said today. Continue reading

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Mortgage honcho: Enough is enough

Regulators must stop choking the housing recovery, the Mortgage Bankers Association president said today. Continue reading

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White House focuses on mortgage fix

It seems that mortgages, and the housing market in general, are on the front burner for the Obama administration heading into election season. Continue reading

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Feds prep strict mortgage definition

To get a mortgage with the lowest rate and fees, you’ll have to make a 20 percent down payment if you’re buying the house or have at least 25 percent equity if you’re refinancing. And forget getting a good mortgage deal if you’ve been two months late o… Continue reading

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