Tag Archives: Fannie

New rules when dumping your mortgage

Fannie Mae has announced new options for homeowners who want to hand over their keys to be released from their mortgages. Continue reading

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Feds sue BofA for mortgage fraud

Prosecutors allege that defective loans were intentionally sold to Fannie and Freddie. Continue reading

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Borrowers in 5 states to pay more

Mortgage borrowers in five states would have to pay more for their loans starting next year. Continue reading

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Higher mortgage fees on the way

Borrowers who want to beat higher mortgage fees should get moving. Continue reading

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Short sales made easier

New rules are supposed to make short sales easier. Will they? Continue reading

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Fannie and Freddie won’t forgive

The two mortgage companies won’t cave in to pressure from the Obama administration. Continue reading

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The forgiveness brawl

Fannie Mae could have saved taxpayers “significant amounts of money” if it had implemented a loan forgiveness program in 2010, according to internal documents obtained by democratic lawmakers. Continue reading

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Forced mortgage reductions?

There may be a legal obligation for Fannie and Freddie to write down mortgage principal. Continue reading

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