MBA: Loan availability in May increased 1.14 percent from April
Tool tracks mortgage paperwork, generates property-specific loan preapprovals in seconds
Portal lets agents contact mortgage giant sooner in the process to keep problems from escalating
One mortgage expert says tool is 'far better' than other calculators -- including his
FHA's 'Blueprint for Access' is not even funded, and it's business as usual at Fannie and Freddie
Population and economic growth hasn't kept pace with rampant construction of McMansions
Lenders getting more certainty on when they'll be expected to repurchase bad loans
Repair credits at heart of debate
Purchase loan demand at highest level since January
Realtors say interest charges are an unfair burden on home sellers
Federal agency may restrict financing in HOA-governed communities that impose transfer fees
Consumers frustrated with lack of time to review stacks of paperwork, jargon-filled documents
Opinion
Those who fear they have little or negative equity may be in a better position than they think
2 out of 3 who file grievances get some sort of satisfaction
This Fed is keeping an eye on events, not following a predetermined timeline
Ban has hit moderate income, first-time and minority buyers hard