Category Archives: Mortgages
Jobs report = bad news for borrowers
The November employment report brings good news to the economy but should serve as a wake-up call to mortgage borrowers. Continue reading
October home sales soar
Buyers don’t seem fazed by higher mortgage rates as home sales surge. Continue reading
Privatize Fannie and Freddie?
Investors are sniffing around the two mortgage companies, but the effect on rates is unclear. Continue reading
Winter homebuyers driven by deals
Buyers who were frozen out in the spring and summer will seek deals this winter. Continue reading
Where loan limits rise in 2014
Mortgage loan limits will rise in 18 counties next year but remain the same elsewhere. Continue reading
Pending home sales: Not all bad
California saw the biggest decline in signed home contracts, while the Northeast gained. Continue reading
NAR: Build more houses, please!
In a market with tight inventory, California homes are selling the fastest. Continue reading
Making mortgages easier to understand
Will these loan disclosure forms make it easier for consumers to understand their mortgages? Continue reading
Builder confidence holds steady
Economic fears and building costs tamped down expectations for new home construction. Continue reading
Chase settles $4B with homeowners
JPMorgan Chase reached a $13 billion settlement over the sale of troubled mortgages. Continue reading