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CFPB says it is working on a notice of proposed rulemaking to give the rule ‘greater certainty and clarity’; here’s what the real estate segment wants to see change
by Amy Tankersley Apr 29
Homebuyers report positive experiences, request better online resources
A survey from TD Bank highlights trends in unconventional financing and consumers' digital inclinations
by Caroline Feeney Apr 27
Loan Estimate comparison tool helps buyers weigh options
Free online web tool allows mortgage applicants to compare loan quotes
by Amy Tankersley Apr 26
price reduction
WalletHub reveals exceedingly high mortgage debt-to-income ratio in NYC
by Jennifer Riner Apr 26
Of the surviving 5 Presidential candidates, who'd do the least harm to housing?
11 pros of buying a foreclosed home
The reasons under-market-value homes are worth it for buyers
by Anthony West Apr 25
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PHH fights $109M RESPA case, telling a federal court that the bureau is an ‘unconstitutional, superexecutive agency’ with a director who ‘ran ‘roughshod over RESPA’
by Amy Tankersley Apr 21
Homebuyer down payment protection offered by Amalgamated Bank
Well intended insurance measures home values according to a government index
by Erik Pisor Apr 21
When wise guys try to grab your Fannie
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's stockholders were back in court this week
by Lou Barnes Apr 20
Are you disclosing your relationship with your lender?
Let your clients know, for RESPA's sake
by Ryan Fitzgerald Apr 20
Zillow reports the nation's most unaffordable housing markets
In five major metros residents spend 40 percent or more of their income on rent
by Erik Pisor Apr 15
An ace up the sleeve

Goldman Sachs’ $5 billion and Wells Fargo’s $1.2 billion settlements of mortgage wrongdoing would be grounds for giggling if it were not all so painful. Goldman has — at last — this week settled with the Department of Justice for securitizing bad loans from 2005-2007, and Wells for lousy underwriting of FHA loans from 2001-2008.

by Lou Barnes Apr 13
5 things you need to know about TRID's mortgage disclosure rule
The CFPB aims to make TRID implementation easier through webinar series
by Marian McPherson Apr 12
How should today's mortgage brokers respond to 'The Big Short?'
Opinion
Take it as an opportunity tell consumers about how the industry has evolved
by Eric Halsey Apr 8
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Palm Beach County witness to increasing multi-million dollar home purchases
Most luxury sales are situated along State Road A1A
by Erik Pisor Mar 30