Tag Archives: mortgage
Help for well-off borrowers
A jumbo mortgage is more readily available for the right type of borrower. Continue reading
Foreclosure payment questions answered
Got questions about the foreclosure payments that are being mailed out to borrowers? Here are some answers. Continue reading
Eager buyers knocking on doors
Competition is causing some homebuyers to go straight to the source. Continue reading
Terrible jobs report but low rates
March jobs report is a brutal reminder for those who thought the economy was on the right track. Continue reading
20 best cities to buy rental homes
With interest rates near record lows and rising rents, real estate can be a good investment these days — depending on where you buy and how you pay for it. Continue reading
Loan mods with no paperwork
Will hassle-free loan modifications finally help some borrowers? Continue reading
10 million homes upside-down
About 1.7 million homes regained equity in 2012. Now we only have another 10 million to go. Continue reading
Use tax refund as down payment?
During tax season, many first-time homebuyers turn to their tax refunds as a down payment option. Is this a smart move? Continue reading
Foreclosures better, far from normal
Foreclosures and mortgage delinquencies declined significantly at the end of 2012, but they are far from “normal.” Continue reading
Why banks prefer their own loan mods
Only a fraction of the loan modifications completed in 2012 were through the government’s HAMP Continue reading