Category Archives: Mortgages

Best and worst lenders

Borrowers grown more satisfied with their mortgage lenders compared to last year, according to survey. Continue reading

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Banks taking back fewer homes

The number of completed foreclosures declined in October as investors swooped in to buy.
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Tight credit hampers buyers

Qualified single and first-time buyers are still not able to obtain a mortgage. Continue reading

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Over-55 housing boom

Older homebuyers are giving builders a boost in confidence. Continue reading

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NAR: Home prices will climb in 2014

Home prices will continue to rise next year despite higher mortgage rates. Continue reading

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Lenders relax standards on home loans

Lenders are loosening up standards on mortgages for homebuyers as fewer refinancers apply for loans. Continue reading

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Delinquent borrowers persist in the American dream

Homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments have become more optimistic about homeownership. Continue reading

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Home price increases could stall

Home values keep rising, but experts say we’re due for a slowdown. 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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Pool of homebuyers is draining

As buyers pull back, look for a trickle-down effect on home remodeling projects. Continue reading

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