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Will rising home prices take a break?

Posted on September 20, 2013 by

Homes prices have been climbing modestly, but don’t celebrate just yet. Continue reading →

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Fed gives borrowers lower rates

Posted on September 19, 2013 by

The Federal Reserve has given homebuyers and some refinancers a second chance. Continue reading →

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Loan servicers keep making messes

Posted on September 12, 2013 by

Mortgage servicers still have not gotten their act together. Continue reading →

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QRM: No more 20 percent down

Posted on August 29, 2013 by

Regulators discarded a rule that would have made it hard to get a mortgage with less than 20 percent down. Continue reading →

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FHA loans after foreclosure

Posted on August 23, 2013 by

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

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Delinquencies lowest since 2008

Posted on August 8, 2013 by

About 1 in 14 home loans in the U.S. was at least one payment past due in the second quarter of the year. Continue reading →

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Obama reveals housing plan

Posted on August 6, 2013 by

President Barack Obama outlined a plan to overhaul the U.S. housing finance system and help refinancers and homebuyers. Continue reading →

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Jobs report brings relief to borrowers

Posted on August 2, 2013 by

Bad news for jobs can help mortgage borrowers. Continue reading →

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Homebuyers sacrifice for good schools

Posted on July 29, 2013 by

Would you rather live in a home with a pool or a home near good schools? Continue reading →

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Best and worst mortgage servicers

Posted on July 19, 2013 by

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

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