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Making mortgages easier to understand
Will these loan disclosure forms make it easier for consumers to understand their mortgages? Continue reading
Chase settles $4B with homeowners
JPMorgan Chase reached a $13 billion settlement over the sale of troubled mortgages. Continue reading
Best and worst lenders
Borrowers grown more satisfied with their mortgage lenders compared to last year, according to survey. Continue reading
NAR: Home prices will climb in 2014
Home prices will continue to rise next year despite higher mortgage rates. Continue reading
Warren: Let’s avoid lousy lending
New mortgage rules that go into effect in January won’t be enough to prevent risky lending during another housing boom, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said today. Continue reading
Rates, economy take toll on sales
A decline in September’s existing home sales didn’t surprise analysts. Continue reading
Rates fall on debt ceiling deal
Congress finally passed legislation to end the shutdown. And rates did the unexpected. Continue reading
Shutdown may delay mortgage closings
Some homebuyers may have to reschedule their closings. Continue reading
FHA loans still available
Despite a plan to reduce staff by 96 percent, HUD says it will keep the lights on. Continue reading
New rules for reverse mortgages
Senior homeowners who want to cash out equity with a reverse mortgage will have to play by new rules when applying for a loan after the end of this month. Continue reading