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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

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Chase settles $4B with homeowners

JPMorgan Chase reached a $13 billion settlement over the sale of troubled mortgages. Continue reading

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Best and worst lenders

Borrowers grown more satisfied with their mortgage lenders compared to last year, according to survey. Continue reading

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NAR: Home prices will climb in 2014

Home prices will continue to rise next year despite higher mortgage rates. Continue reading

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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

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Rates, economy take toll on sales

A decline in September’s existing home sales didn’t surprise analysts. Continue reading

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Rates fall on debt ceiling deal

Congress finally passed legislation to end the shutdown. And rates did the unexpected. Continue reading

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Shutdown may delay mortgage closings

Some homebuyers may have to reschedule their closings. Continue reading

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FHA loans still available

Despite a plan to reduce staff by 96 percent, HUD says it will keep the lights on. Continue reading

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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

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