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There could be more FHA loans to go around

Posted on March 17, 2016 by

The Federal Housing Administration is limiting lender liability for some underwriting errors, which could open up FHA loans to more borrowers. Continue reading →

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How high will home prices fly?

Posted on February 25, 2016 by

Home prices increased 1.4% nationwide during the 4th quarter of 2015, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue reading →

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Greg McBride: Lay down ARMs?

Posted on February 2, 2016 by

Don’t rule out adjustable-rate mortgages as interest rates rise. Continue reading →

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Renters hit with above-average price growth in 2015

Posted on January 12, 2016 by

Rent prices for new residents rose about 5% in 2015, according to new research. Continue reading →

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What ‘yuge’ job gains mean for mortgage rates

Posted on November 6, 2015 by

The U.S. economy added a whopping 271,000 jobs in October, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading →

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Student debt is a homebuying obstacle

Posted on October 5, 2015 by

More than half of consumers say student loan debt is at least somewhat of an obstacle to buying a home, according to a new survey. Continue reading →

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Most hated weekday is best for homebuying

Posted on September 10, 2015 by

Monday is the best weekday to buy a home, according to real estate data firm RealtyTrac. Continue reading →

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Many consumers think it’s a good time to buy

Posted on September 8, 2015 by

Nearly two-thirds of consumers think now is a good time to buy a home, according to a new Fannie Mae index. Continue reading →

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Time to say ‘goodbye’ to home equity loans?

Posted on August 7, 2015 by

Two of the nation’s largest financial institutions have discontinued their home equity loan products. Continue reading →

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CFPB to servicers: Cancel PMI on time

Posted on August 6, 2015 by

The CFPB released a “compliance bulletin” this week to remind mortgage servicers of the cancellation and termination requirements for private mortgage insurance. Continue reading →

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