Category Archives: Mortgages
Why you need Fannie and Freddie
Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac backed 4 in every 5 mortgage loans originated last year. Continue reading
Investors driving up prices
In some areas of the country, institutional buyers are pricing individuals out of the market. Continue reading
Could FHA require bailout?
Projected losses of the mortgage insurance agency could be worse than estimated. Continue reading
Jobs report is just kinda blah
Today’s employment report for May is unlikely to do anything to mortgage rates. Continue reading
Lack of workers hampers housing
Homebuilders are scrambling to meet demand with too few workers. Continue reading
Invest cautiously in mortgages
Certain muni bonds are showing record levels of mortgage delinquencies. Continue reading
Mortgage rates skyrocket
It is possible the 30-year fixed will jump above 4 percent pretty soon. Continue reading
Home prices on a tear
Annual price increases are pointing toward a sustained housing recovery. Continue reading
Realtors get a boost in pay
Another indicator of an improving housing market: Realtor income is up. Continue reading
Could QM hurt mortgage borrowers?
The rule that defines what a safe mortgage is could restrict credit. Continue reading