Category Archives: Mortgages

Student debt is a homebuying obstacle

Posted on October 5, 2015 by

More than half of consumers say student loan debt is at least somewhat of an obstacle to buying a home, according to a new survey. Continue reading →

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New mortgage disclosures, dude!

Posted on October 2, 2015 by

Starting Saturday, you’ll get easier-to-understand disclosure papers when you apply for a mortgage. Continue reading →

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Home affordability gets a little better

Posted on October 2, 2015 by

Buying a home is at the most affordable level since Q1 2013, according to new data from RealtyTrac. Continue reading →

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People complain about mortgages the most

Posted on September 23, 2015 by

The CFPB says more than a quarter of borrowers submit complaints about their mortgage, making it the most-complained-about financial product. Continue reading →

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Don’t get too comfortable with low rates

Posted on September 18, 2015 by

When the Fed finally makes a move, mortgage rates will likely increase and potential homebuyers will be affected. Continue reading →

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Most hated weekday is best for homebuying

Posted on September 10, 2015 by

Monday is the best weekday to buy a home, according to real estate data firm RealtyTrac. Continue reading →

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Many consumers think it’s a good time to buy

Posted on September 8, 2015 by

Nearly two-thirds of consumers think now is a good time to buy a home, according to a new Fannie Mae index. Continue reading →

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Purple playground prevails in HOA suit

Posted on September 3, 2015 by

A suburban Kansas City, Missouri, homeowners association lost its battle with a family over the color of a backyard playground. Continue reading →

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Purple playground prevails in HOA suit

Posted on September 3, 2015 by

A suburban Kansas City, Missouri, homeowners association lost its battle with a family over the color of a backyard playground. Continue reading →

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New home sales move upward

Posted on August 25, 2015 by

Sales of new single-family homes are up more than 5% from June 2015 and more than 25% from July 2014, according to new data from the federal government. Continue reading →

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