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Lender charged with discrimination

HUD charged Fifth Third Bank and a mortgage company in Michigan with discriminating against a couple with disabilities when they tried to refinance their mortgage. Continue reading

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FHA loans after foreclosure

The FHA has opened the doors for buyers who faced foreclosure, short sale and bankruptcy. Continue reading

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Home prices, sales jump

The housing market took another big step into solid territory. Continue reading

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Half of home sales are all-cash

Not all homebuyers are deterred by rising mortgage rates. Continue reading

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PMI firms make a comeback

FHA is kicking some business over to private insurers. Continue reading

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Best and worst mortgage servicers

Borrowers seem happier with their mortgage servicers. Are you? Continue reading

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Mortgage debt varies by region

U.S. consumers have differing views about mortgage debt on a regional level. Continue reading

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Reverse mortgages under review

The FHA is attempting to recoup losses with stricter standards for its reverse mortgage program. Continue reading

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Why you need Fannie and Freddie

Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac backed 4 in every 5 mortgage loans originated last year. Continue reading

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Mortgage rates skyrocket

It is possible the 30-year fixed will jump above 4 percent pretty soon. Continue reading

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