Category Archives: Mortgages
Home prices, sales jump
The housing market took another big step into solid territory. Continue reading
Half of home sales are all-cash
Not all homebuyers are deterred by rising mortgage rates. Continue reading
Home affordability drops
Happy days are here again for sellers; for buyers, it’s a different song. Continue reading
PMI firms make a comeback
FHA is kicking some business over to private insurers. Continue reading
Delinquencies lowest since 2008
About 1 in 14 home loans in the U.S. was at least one payment past due in the second quarter of the year. Continue reading
Home prices boost Fannie Mae
The mortgage company is quickly paying down its debt to taxpayers. Continue reading
Obama reveals housing plan
President Barack Obama outlined a plan to overhaul the U.S. housing finance system and help refinancers and homebuyers. Continue reading
Suburban dream losing steam
Disillusioned with life in the suburbs, many homeowners are choosing cities. Continue reading
Rising prices improve confidence
Buyers are still shopping for homes and homeowners are sprucing up. Continue reading
Jobs report brings relief to borrowers
Bad news for jobs can help mortgage borrowers. Continue reading