Category Archives: Mortgages

New rules invalid? Not so fast

What if the appointment of the CFPB’s head is ruled unconstitutional? Continue reading

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Spending on housing surges

Spending on homes is fueling confidence about the overall economy. Continue reading

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Madonna’s home for sale

Madonna is looking to unload her Beverly Hills mansion for a mere $22.5 million. Continue reading

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What credit score scores a loan?

The credit scores of mortgage applicants are higher than average. Continue reading

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Borrowers get free appraisal copies

What you need to know about the new appraisal rules Continue reading

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Only the rich can rent?

With supply low and demand high, rentals are on a hot streak. Continue reading

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Bill of rights for mortgage borrowers

The CFPB says it will be vigilant about enforcing the rules on mortgage servicers. But will the rules work? Continue reading

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Preventing lender abuses

The government’s consumer watchdog issued today another round of new mortgage rules. Continue reading

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The big housing news is local

Many housing markets in the Northeast are still on the decline. Continue reading

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Vanishing ARMs?

Tighter lending standards will make the popular ARM more difficult to obtain. Continue reading

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