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
Deciding to downsize
The expected wave of baby boomers moving to smaller homes isn’t happening yet. Continue reading
Good news for home sellers
A couple of indexes give sellers hope for a quick offer at a higher price. Continue reading
March homes sales dip
The housing market paused in its recovery, but buyer demand is increasing. Continue reading
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
Investors boosting the recovery
Investor activity and rental demand are playing big roles in the housing market. Continue reading
Foreclosure payment questions answered
Got questions about the foreclosure payments that are being mailed out to borrowers? Here are some answers. Continue reading
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
Foreclosure checks bounce
The foreclosure checks bounced. Continue reading
Lower reverse mortgage amounts
The FHA is changing the rules for lump-sum payouts. Continue reading