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Best and worst lenders

Posted on November 14, 2013 by

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

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Banks taking back fewer homes

Posted on November 14, 2013 by

The number of completed foreclosures declined in October as investors swooped in to buy.

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Tight credit hampers buyers

Posted on November 11, 2013 by

Qualified single and first-time buyers are still not able to obtain a mortgage.

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Over-55 housing boom

Posted on November 9, 2013 by

Older homebuyers are giving builders a boost in confidence.

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NAR: Home prices will climb in 2014

Posted on November 8, 2013 by

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

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Lenders relax standards on home loans

Posted on November 4, 2013 by

Lenders are loosening up standards on mortgages for homebuyers as fewer refinancers apply for loans.

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Delinquent borrowers persist in the American dream

Posted on November 1, 2013 by

Homeowners who are behind on their mortgage payments have become more optimistic about homeownership.

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Home price increases could stall

Posted on November 1, 2013 by

Home values keep rising, but experts say we're due for a slowdown.

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Warren: Let’s avoid lousy lending

Posted on October 29, 2013 by

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.

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Pool of homebuyers is draining