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Sequester, shutdown and your loan
Budget cuts and a potential government shutdown could get in the way of your loan closing. Continue reading
Grants for military homebuyers
A foundation is helping the American dream come true for members of the military. 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
FHA smacks buyers with fee hike
Mortgages for homebuyers with low down payments are about to get more expensive — again. Borrowers will get stuck with the higher fee for the life of their loans. Continue reading
New rules invalid? Not so fast
What if the appointment of the CFPB’s head is ruled unconstitutional? Continue reading
Bill of rights for mortgage borrowers
The CFPB says it will be vigilant about enforcing the rules on mortgage servicers. But will the rules work? Continue reading
Preventing lender abuses
The government’s consumer watchdog issued today another round of new mortgage rules. Continue reading
CFPB chief touts mortgage rule
The head of the CFPB explains and defends the new ability-to-repay rule at a hearing in Baltimore. Continue reading
CFPB adopts ability-to-repay rule
The CFPB’s new mortgage rule will help determine which borrowers will get approved for a mortgage. Continue reading