Category Archives: Mortgages

April jobs bring May rate hikes

Glad tidings about the economy are often bad news for mortgage shoppers, and that’s the case today. Continue reading →

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Deciding to downsize

The expected wave of baby boomers moving to smaller homes isn’t happening yet. Continue reading →

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Good news for home sellers

A couple of indexes give sellers hope for a quick offer at a higher price. Continue reading →

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March homes sales dip

The housing market paused in its recovery, but buyer demand is increasing. Continue reading →

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Borrowers may get 2 checks in deals

There are two separate mortgage settlements that will result in payments to borrowers this year. Don’t get them mixed up. Continue reading →

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Investors boosting the recovery

Investor activity and rental demand are playing big roles in the housing market. Continue reading →

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Foreclosure payment questions answered

Got questions about the foreclosure payments that are being mailed out to borrowers? Here are some answers. Continue reading →

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See a foreclosure check envelope

This is what the envelope looks like when you receive a check resulting from the foreclosure settlement between the federal government and more than a dozen big banks. Continue reading →

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Foreclosure checks bounce

The foreclosure checks bounced. Continue reading →

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Lower reverse mortgage amounts

The FHA is changing the rules for lump-sum payouts. Continue reading →

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