Tag Archives: lenders
Sunny days mean more loan approvals
Your mortgage application is more likely to be approved on an unexpectedly sunny day, according to a new study. Continue reading
Buy with a smaller down payment
It is possible to obtain a mortgage with less money down, but only if you qualify. Continue reading
New rules for lenders, borrowers
The ability-to-repay regulations set new standards for qualified mortgages. Continue reading
Best and worst lenders
Borrowers grown more satisfied with their mortgage lenders compared to last year, according to survey. Continue reading
Tight credit hampers buyers
Qualified single and first-time buyers are still not able to obtain a mortgage. Continue reading
What credit score scores a loan?
The credit scores of mortgage applicants are higher than average. Continue reading
Vanishing ARMs?
Tighter lending standards will make the popular ARM more difficult to obtain. Continue reading
Borrowers see some justice
Finally, the victims of foreclosure abuse will receive compensation from mortgage lenders. Continue reading
More lenders under FHA scrutiny
Seeking to recoup losses from the housing bust, the FHA is casting a wider net. Continue reading
Higher rates vs. tax increase?
A bid to boost fees that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac charge lenders in order to pay for the proposed payroll tax cut extension for another year is drawing fire from some in the real estate industry who fear that lenders will pass the fees on to borrower… Continue reading