Category Archives: Mortgages
Small down payments are a hit
Down payments are shrinking as first-time homebuyers return. Continue reading
Fannie Mae and housing discrimination?
National Fair Housing Alliance alleges that Fannie Mae takes better care of foreclosed properties in white neighborhoods than in minority neighborhoods. Continue reading
Signs of housing market strength in April
Even though sales of existing homes slowed down in April, there are other signs that point to continued strength in the housing market. Continue reading
Credit scores and homebuying confidence
Knowing your credit score before you start shopping for a house could make you feel more confident about the homebuying process. Continue reading
Credit scores and homebuying confidence
Knowing your credit score before you start shopping for a house could make you feel more confident about the homebuying process. Continue reading
Home sales slow down in April
Sales of existing homes dropped off 3.3 percent in April. Continue reading
Get the best bang for your mortgage buck
If you are looking for a mortgage, make sure to avoid these common mistakes. Continue reading
Tardy lenders plead for leniency
The mortgage industry is having trouble meeting a deadline that it knew about for 20 months. So its lobbyists are asking for a penalty-free extension lasting for five months. Continue reading
Feds, Quicken get in legal brawl
The federal government has sued Quicken Loans, alleging improper underwriting of FHA mortgages. Quicken has countersued, accusing the government of cherry-picking a few bad loans. Continue reading
Blame Europe for higher mortgages
An improving world economy is rubbing off on mortgage rates. They are rising. Continue reading